Dave Richard Palmer

Dave Richard Palmer
Dave Richard Palmer
Born	(1934-05-31) May 31, 1934 (age 90) Ada, Oklahoma, U.S.
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1956–1991
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands held	Superintendent, United States Military Academy
Battles/wars	Vietnam
Awards	Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Air Medal[1]
Other work	George Washington and Benedict Arnold: A Tale of Two Patriots

Dave Richard Palmer (born May 31, 1934) is a retired United States Army Lieutenant General who served as the 53rd Superintendent of the United States Military Academy (1986–1991), military historian and author, and former President of Walden University. A 1956 graduate of West Point, he served two tours in the Vietnam War and numerous command positions during the height of the Cold War. He taught courses at both West Point and the Vietnamese National Military Academy.