Walter R. Hibbard Jr. | |
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| 11th Director of the U.S. Bureau of Mines | |
| In office December 1, 1965 – April 1, 1968 | |
| Preceded by | Marling J. Ankeny |
| Succeeded by | John F. O'Leary |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 20, 1918 Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | February 24, 2010 (aged 92) St. Augustine, Florida, U.S. |
| Spouse(s) |
Charlotte Tracy (died 1970)Louise |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Wesleyan University Yale University (PhD) |
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| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Navy |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Battles / wars | |
Walter R. Hibbard Jr (January 20, 1918 – February 24, 2010) was an American metallurgist, a distinguished professor at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and the 11th director of the U.S. Bureau of Mines in President Johnson's administration.