Background
Burleson,, Willard Mckenzie was born on April 6, 1937 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of Willard McKenzie and Elizabeth (Taylor) Burleson.
Burleson,, Willard Mckenzie was born on April 6, 1937 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of Willard McKenzie and Elizabeth (Taylor) Burleson.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, United States Military Academy, 1959. Master of Arts in Economics, University Pennsylvania, 1967.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, 1959, advanced through grades to major general. Commander New York Recruiting Command, Fort Hamilton, 1975-1976. Chief operations 1st Armored Division, Ansbach, Federal Republic Germany, 1977-1979, chief of staff Federal Republic Germany, 1983.
Chief operations United States Army Europe, Heidelberg, Federal Republic Germany, 1979-1981, chief of staff Federal Republic Germany, since 1989. Commander 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division, Illesheim, Federal Republic Germany, 1981-1983. Deputy commanding general United States Army Recruiting Command, Fort Sheridan, Illinois, 1983-1985.
Assistant division Commander 2d Armored Division, Fort Hood, Texas, 1985-1987. Assistant chief staff operations Allied Forces Center Europe, Brunssum, The Netherlands, 1987-1989.
Married Marlene Elaine Titzkowski, October 19, 1963. Children: Willard M. III, John T.