Background
Applegate, Walter Van was born on July 18, 1928 in Willoughby, Ohio, United States. Son of Van Buren and Grace (Bay) Applegate.
Applegate, Walter Van was born on July 18, 1928 in Willoughby, Ohio, United States. Son of Van Buren and Grace (Bay) Applegate.
Bachelor of Science, Ohio State University, 1952. MMil. in Art and Science, United States Army Command and General Staff College, 1967. Master of Arts, St. Mary's University, San Antonio, 1982.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, 1952, grades to lieutenant colonel, 1970. Battalion Commander Vietnam, 1968—1969. Non commissioned officer training director Pentagon, Washington, 1969—1970.
Retired, 1970; executive vice president marketing Ross Industries, Midland, Virginia, 1970—1979. President, chairman Lord & Applegate, San Antonio, from 1979.
Member of San Antonio Mexico-American Chamber of Commerce, Texas Association Mexico-American Chamber of Commerce, American Management Association, North America Society Adlerian Psychologists.
Married Lee Paxton, June 1, 1979. Children: Cynthia, Shelly, Sharon.
