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Colonel Richard B. Carhart (6845) was born 10 Feb 1909 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
1910 - US Federal Census - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (with parents)
1920 - US Federal Census - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (with parents)
1920 - US Federal Census - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (with parents)
1930 - US Federal Census - Highlands, Orange, New York, United States at the West Point Military Academy
Richard entered the US Army on 16 Aug 1930. He attended the West Point Military Academy, Highlands, Orange, New York, United States. The following appeared in the 1931 Howitzer Yearbook (United State Military Academy), page 137:
Richard B. Carhart
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Honor School
There was something a bit peculiar incident to Carhart's entrance to this institution. The majority of us came utterly ignorant of the military, and anticipated a delightful sojourn, undefiled by such a thing as labor. But this gentleman had been to a tin school ever since he was able to walk, and surely must have had an inkling of what was in store for him -- and yet he persisted in coming! But yet, it may have been for the best, for he has a natural inclination for things military. Long did he strive to attain that bearing that marks the great leaders in battle, and not without avail. He came to his reward when he was made a supply sergeant. Now there's a job that is not to be sneezed at. In some companies it might be a pipe, but in "I" Co. an efficient supply sergeant is a rarity!
We are not informed of his preference concerning his future army career, but we gather that the laurels the Cavalry bolds overshadow his live for the Air Corps.
"C" Squad Soccer; Pistol (2-1); Pistol Expert;
Rifle Sharpshooter; Acting Corporal (3); Corporal (2);
Sergeant (1); Supply Sergeant (1); Lieutenant (1)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Honor School
There was something a bit peculiar incident to Carhart's entrance to this institution. The majority of us came utterly ignorant of the military, and anticipated a delightful sojourn, undefiled by such a thing as labor. But this gentleman had been to a tin school ever since he was able to walk, and surely must have had an inkling of what was in store for him -- and yet he persisted in coming! But yet, it may have been for the best, for he has a natural inclination for things military. Long did he strive to attain that bearing that marks the great leaders in battle, and not without avail. He came to his reward when he was made a supply sergeant. Now there's a job that is not to be sneezed at. In some companies it might be a pipe, but in "I" Co. an efficient supply sergeant is a rarity!
We are not informed of his preference concerning his future army career, but we gather that the laurels the Cavalry bolds overshadow his live for the Air Corps.
"C" Squad Soccer; Pistol (2-1); Pistol Expert;
Rifle Sharpshooter; Acting Corporal (3); Corporal (2);
Sergeant (1); Supply Sergeant (1); Lieutenant (1)
1934 - Residence - Fort Washington, Prince George's, Maryland, United States (Occupation: 2nd Lieutenant, US Army) (Source 1934 Washington, DC City Directory)
Richard served as Colonel in World War I from 19 Dec 1941 to 16 Aug 1947 in Washington, DC.
Richard married Mary Eleanor ?? (6849) on ??. Mary was born 3 Mar 1908.
Richard died at the age of 72 on 17 Jun 1981 in Hyattsville, Prince George's, Maryland, United States. Mary died at the age of 95 on 11 Jan 2004 in Houston, Harris, Texas, United States. They were buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington, Virginia, United States [Find A Grave Memorial# 8778329 (Mary)].