Kenneth G. Wiman
Kenneth G. Wiman is a former rear admiral in the United States Coast Guard.
Biography
Wiman was born on October 1, 1930 in Kearny, New Jersey.[1] He graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Career
Wiman graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1952. During the Korean War, he served aboard the USCGC Ramsden. Later, he was assigned to the USCGC Mackinac (WAVP-371), the USCGC Campbell (WPG-32) and the USCGC Mendota (WHEC-69).
Other assignments included being stationed in Ketchikan, Alaska and Galveston, Texas. In 1981, he became Chief of Research and Development of the Coast Guard.
During his career, Wiman was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal three times.
References
- ^ "Rear Admiral Kenneth G. Wiman, USCG" (PDF). United States Coast Guard. Retrieved 2014-05-08.