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ARMY COMMAND
MATERIEL
U.S.
BIOGRAPHIES OF THE
COMMANDING GENERALS
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HISTORICAL OFFICE
ARMY MATERIEL COMMAND
U.S.
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
1997
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ARMY COMMAND
MATERIEL
U.S.
Biographies of the
Commanding Generals
Historical Office
U.S. Army Materiel Command
Alexandria, Virginia
1997
U.S. Army Materiel Command Historians and Curators
Dr. Robert G. Darius, AMC Command Historian
Mr. Michael R Bellafaire, Senior Historian-Archivist
Mr. Jeffrey P. Hosmer, Historian
FIELD HISTORICAL OFFICES MUSEUMS AND HISTORICAL HOLDINGS
Armament Research and Development Center ARDEC Historical Holding
Dr. Patrick Owen, ARDEC Historian Dr. PatrickOwen, Curator
Army Research Laboratory CECOM Historical Holding
Dr. William Moye, MSC Historian Ms. Mindy Rosewitz, Curator
Aviation and Troop Command Rock IslandArsenal Museum
Dr. Howard K. Butler, MSC Historian Mr. DanWhiteman, Curator
Chemical and Biological Defense Command Watervliet Arsenal Museum
Mr. Jeffrey K. Smart, MSC Historian Ms. Rosemarie Hutchinson, Curator
Communications-Electronics Command White Sands Missile Range Historical Holding
Dr. Richard Bingham, MSC Historian Mr. BruceAllen, Curator
Ms. SandraEvenson,AssistantCurator
Industrial Operations Command
Mr. Thomas Slattery, MSC Historian
Missile Command
Dr. Michael E. Baker, MSC Historian
Dr. Kaylene Hughes, Historian
Mr. Claus Martel, Historian-Archivist
SecurityAssistance Command
Mr. Ken Spalding
Tank-Automotive andArmaments Command
Dr. Dale Prentiss, MSC Historian
Ms. Ann M. Bos, Historian (Archivist)
Test and Evaluation Command
Dr. J. Britt McCarley, MSC Historian
DISTINCTIVE UNIT INSIGNIA
for the
ARMY MATERIEL COMMAND
U.S.
Description
A gold color metal and enamel device, 1-3/16 inches (3.02 cm) in height overall, consisting
of a globe quarterly scarlet and ultramarine blue gridlined gold surmounting the base of a
white truncated pyramid; arcing between and above the top ofthe pyramid a gold motto scroll
inscribed “AMERICA’S” in black letters and arcing below the globe a gold motto scroll
inscribed “ARSENAL EOR THE BRAVE” in black letters. Overall issuing from the center
of the globe to below the upper scroll a white notched pile arched and embattled of four
merlons.
Symbolism
Elements ofthe insignia design were adapted from the authorized shoulder sleeve insignia and
mission of the United States Army Materiel Command. The white crenellateddesign at the
top ofthe insignia refers to command and control. The four merlons, whichsimulate the cogs
in a gear wheel, allude to the four major functions ofthe Command’s mission. The pyramid,
a symbol of strength and support, is truncated to indicate the continuing research, develop-
ment, production, procurement, storage, transportation, standardization, and distribution of
materiel as assigned or required. The white areas, all-inclusive, simulate the letter “M”
(materiel) and the globe indicates the world-wide scope of the Command’s responsibility in
providing technical and professional guidance and assistance for planning and conducting
logistic services of the Army elements of unified and specified commands and other United
States and foreign customers, with scarlet referring to the military and blue referring to indus-
try. The Command’s motto, “AMERICA’S ARSENAL EOR THE BRAVE,” reflects the mis-
sion of providing outstanding support to the total Army.
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United States Materiel
Biographies
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Commanding
Generals
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U.S. Army Materiel Command
5001 EisenhowerAvenue
Alexandria, Virginia 22333-0001
1997
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Preface
This volume contains the biographical sketches and photographs of all ofthe Commanding Generals
that served this command in its history. From General Frank S. Besson, who carried out the complex
task of forming the Army Materiel Command (AMC) to General Johnnie E. Wilson, charged with
AMC’s continuing reshaping and downsizing, these thirteen men have faithfully carried out their
duties.
We based the information in this collection largely on the biographical sketches ofthe former and cur-
rent Commanders of AMC. Some of the information has already been published as text on the
Commanding Generals’ displays. Dr. Bob Darius, the AMC Command Historian, planned this publi-
cation forAMC’s firstAlumni Day. Mr. Michael Bellafaire, SeniorHistorian, and Mr. Jeffrey Hosmer,
Historian updated this version for 1997 under the guidance of the Command Historian. We intend to
periodically update this volume and add future AMC Commanding Generals. We welcome any com-
ments, additions or changes to this pamphlet. You may contact our historical office at 703-617-8191
ILLY iT'SDL^MON
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Major General, U.S. Army
Chiefof Staff
U.S. Army Materiel Command
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