Walter E. Boomer
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General Walter Eugene Boomer (born September 22, 1938) is a retired four-star general and assistant commandant of the United States Marine Corps and business executive. Boomer led all Marines in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm during the Gulf War.[2] He was later the chairman and CEO of Rogers Corporation and retired in 2004. He is the current[when?] lead director of Baxter International.[1] Boomer is a 1960 graduate of Duke University and later earned a master's degree from American University.
Walter E. Boomer | |
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Born | (1938-09-22) September 22, 1938 (age 85) Rich Square, North Carolina, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1960–1994 |
Rank | General |
Unit | 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division (1967 Vietnam) |
Commands held | 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines Marine Security Guard Battalion |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War Operation Desert Storm Operation Desert Shield |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit Bronze Star (2) |
Other work | Rogers Corporation, CEO McDermott International Inc, Exec. VP |