Elvin R. Heiberg III

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Elvin R. Heiberg III (b March 2, 1932 at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii) became a third-generation West Pointer when he graduated fifth in the United States Military Academy class of 1953.

He later obtained three master's degrees; the first a Master of Science in civil engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, then two Master of Arts degrees from George Washington University, one in government and one in administration.

He also received a degree from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces.

Early in his military career Heiberg served as Operations Officer of the 3d Brigade, 3d Infantry Division, in Germany, and taught in the Social Sciences Department at the Military Academy.

In 1968-69 he commanded the divisional 4th Engineer Battalion in Vietnam and was awarded a Silver Star.

He then served as Special Assistant and Executive Assistant to the Director, Office of Emergency Preparedness, under the Executive Office of the President.