Background
Burghardt, Walter Francis was born on September 18, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of Walter Francis and Helen Wanda Burghardt.
Burghardt, Walter Francis was born on September 18, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of Walter Francis and Helen Wanda Burghardt.
Bachelor, Florida Atlantic U., 1974; Master of Arts, Florida Atlantic U., 1975; Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, U. Florida, 1980; Doctor of Philosophy in Biopsychology, U. Maryland., 1988.
Principal investigator, department Executive officer, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, Bethesda, Maryland., 1980-1984; animal behavior consultant, Behavior Clinical for Animals, Washington, 1985-1995; associate veterinarian, Colonial Animal Hospital, Boynton Beach, Florida, 1985; chief military public health, 482d Medical Squadron, Homestead Air Force Base, Florida, 1984-1995; hospital director, Abacus Animal Hospital, Coral Springs, Florida, 1985-1995; chief public health, 433 Medical Squadron, Kelly Air Force Base, Texas, 1995-1997; hospital administration, 433 Medical Squadron, Kelly Air Force Base, since 1998; chief behavioral medicine and military working dog studies, Military Working Dog Veterinary Svc., Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, since 1995. Consultant Whittle Communications (Purina), American Veterinary Medical Association, Reader's Digest.
Captain United States Air Force, 1980-1984, Reserve major 1989-1997, Lt.C. since 1997. Member American Veterinary Medical Association, APA, American Veterinary Society Animal Behavior (secretary-treasurer 1984-1988, president 1989-1992), Animal Behavior Society, Bexar County Veterinary Medical Association, Association Military Surgeons United States, Reserve Officers Association, Mensa, Blue Key.
Married Charleen S. Horkott, July 24, 1993. Stepchildren: Joel Webster, Christopher Webster. 1 child, Kurt.
