Walter E. Boomer | |
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 General Walter E. Boomer, USMC | |
| Born | September 22, 1938 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 |
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.
- ^ a b "Walter E. Boomer". Baxter U.S. Archived from the original on 3 June 2009. Retrieved 8 November 2009.
- ^ "Fast Facts about Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm". Archived from the original on 6 May 2020. Retrieved 14 October 2006.
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