Charles R. Lord

Charles Richard Lord (April 4, 1931 February 8, 1993) was an American intelligence official who was Deputy Director of the National Security Agency from 1986 to 1988 during which time he was the highest ranking civilian in the agency.[1]

Charles R. Lord
11th Deputy Director of the National Security Agency
In office
9 July 1986  13 March 1988
Preceded byRobert E. Rich
Succeeded byGerald R. Young
Personal details
Born
Charles Richard Lord

(1931-04-04)April 4, 1931
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
DiedFebruary 8, 1993(1993-02-08) (aged 61)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Spouse(s)Joan P. Lord
Childrenthree
Alma materUniversity of Michigan
Professionintelligence consultant and official
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Army

Biography

He was an alumnus of the University of Michigan, Denison University, the National War College and Army Language School.[2] He joined the NSA in 1958 as a cryptologist. With the NSA he also served in the capacities of Chief in Europe and as Chief of Staff and Deputy Director for Operations. He was a recipient of the Presidential Distinguished Executive Award and Department of Defense and National Intelligence Distinguished Service awards.[2]

In 1987, he assumed the vice presidency of E-Systems, a major contractor of the NSA.[3] He served in that position until his death from a cerebral hemorrhage in 1993.[2]

References

  1. "Former Deputy Directors - NSA/CSS". Nsa.gov. 2009-01-15. Retrieved 2013-06-19.
  2. HighBeam
  3. Bamford, James (2007-12-18). Body of Secrets: Anatomy of the Ultra-Secret National Security Agency - James Bamford - Google Books. ISBN 9780307425058. Retrieved 2013-06-19 via Google Books.
Government offices
Preceded by
Robert E. Rich
Deputy Director of the National Security Agency
19861988
Succeeded by
Gerald R. Young
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