Walter E. Boomer
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 |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1960–1994 |
| Rank | General |
| Unit | 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division (1967 Vietnam) |
| Commands | 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines Marine Security Guard Battalion |
| Battles / wars | |
| 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 American 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. He was later the chairman and CEO of Rogers Corporation and retired in 2004. He is the current lead director of Baxter International. Boomer is a 1960 graduate of Duke University and later earned a master's degree from American University.