Background
Donovan, Willard Patrick was born on September 1, 1930 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Son of Willard Andrew and Thelma Alfreda (Davis) Donovan.
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Willard Patrick Donovan
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Willard Patrick Donovan, American elementary education educator. Certified grades K-8, Michigan. Member NRA, American Quarterhouse Association, Association United States Army, Detroit Area Coun.Tchrs. Mathematics Metropolitan Detroit Science Teachers Association, The Chosin Few, National Education Association, Michigan Education Association, Warren (Michigan) Education Association.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Eastern Michigan U., 1965; Master of Arts, Eastern Michigan U., 1969.
Career
Enlisted, United States Army, 1947; advanced through grades to master sergeant, United States Army, 1953; platoon sergeant, United States Army of Occupation, Korea, 1947-1948; platoon sergeant, United States Army of Occupation, Japan, 1948-1950; platoon sergeant, United States Army Korean War Svc., 1950-1951; retired, United States Army, 1964; pharmaceutical sales, National Drug Company, Detroit, 1964-1966; teacher Cromie Elementary School, Warren (Michigan) Consolidated Schools, since 1966; retired, Warren (Michigan) Consolidated Schools, 1995. Reading textbook and curriculum development committee Warren (Michigan) Consolidated Schools, 1969-1973, science committee, 1970-1995. Curriculum and textbook committee MacombCounty Christian Schools, Warren, 1982-1995.
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Membership
Member NRA, American Quarterhouse Association, Association United States Army, Detroit Area Coun.Tchrs. Mathematics Metropolitan Detroit Science Teachers Association, The Chosin Few, National Education Association, Michigan Education Association, Warren (Michigan) Education Association.
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Married Dorothy Jane Nester, November 27, 1954 (deceased May 1981). Children: Cindy Jane, Kimberly Sue.
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American
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Decorated Combat Infantry badge United States Army, Korea, 1950, Purple heart with three clusters United States Army, Korea, 1950-1951, Korea-Japan Svc. medal, 1951, Presidential citation, 1951, Korean medal with three campaign clusters, 1951, National Defense Svc. medal, 1951, Bronze star, Silver star. Named Chosen few Army and Marines 31st Infantry Association.Decorated Combat Infantry badge United States Army, Korea, 1950, Purple heart with three clusters United States Army, Korea, 1950-1951, Korea-Japan Svc. medal, 1951, Presidential citation, 1951, Korean medal with three campaign clusters, 1951, National Defense Svc. medal, 1951, Bronze star, Silver star. Named Chosen few Army and Marines 31st Infantry Association.