AKA Lucius Durham Battle

Born: 1-Jun-1918
Birthplace: Dawson, GA
Died: 13-May-2008
Location of death: Washington, DC
Cause of death: Pneumonia

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Diplomat

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: US Ambassador to Egypt, 1964-67

Military service: US Navy

Brother: Warren L. Battle
Brother: James Battle
Wife: Betty (d., two daughters, two sons)
Daughter: Lynne Battle
Son: John Durham Battle
Daughter: Laura Battle
Son: Thomas Battle

    High School: Bradenton High School, Bradenton, FL
    University: BA, University of Florida (1939)
    Law School: LLB, University of Florida Law School (1946)
    Administrator: Trustee, St. Albans School
    Administrator: Trustee, American University in Cairo

    Middle East Institute President (1986-90)
    Middle East Institute President (1973-75)
    US Assistant Secretary of State for Near East Affairs (1967-68)
    US Ambassador to Egypt (1964-67)
    US Executive Secretary of State (1961-62)
    Colonial Williamsburg Foundation VP (1956-64)
    US State Department First Secretary, US Embassy, Copenhagen (1953-55)
    US State Department Special Assistant to the Secretary of State (1949-53)
    US State Department Foreign Affairs Specialist (1946-49)
    US War Department Associate Administrative Analyst (1942-43)
    American Academy of Diplomacy
    American Foreign Service Association Past President
    Council on Foreign Relations
    Foreign Policy Association Board of Directors
    Kennedy Center Trustee
    Metropolitan Club Board of Governors
    World Affairs Council Board of Directors
    Risk Factors: Parkinson's

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