Formerly Classified
Memoirs of a 20th Century American Soldier, Diplomat, Author, Sculptor, Sailor, Amateur Archeologist, and Adventurer
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"Formerly Classified is Wilfred Boettiger´s autobiography: A retired Army Colonel, he was a pioneer surface-to-air missile commander and military sales diplomat to Germany and Japan and then enjoyed a career as a bronze figure sculptor creating a monument for the Richmond Virgina Light Infantry Blues Association and a world famous life-size rhinoceros for the San Diego Wild Animal Park. Also memories of pioneer ancestors, jazz age parents, delightful family, Rancho Santa Fe, South Pasadena, and San Diego, California, archaeologist, and life as a senior citizen.".
About the Author
Wilfred Boettiger b. Chicago 1920. He grew up in and retired in San Diego. Spent 30 challenging years in U.S. Army as surface to air missile commander and diplomat, retiring as a Colonel. A bronze sculptor, he operated a workshop and created bronzes, including the life-size rhino for the San Diego Wild Animal Park. Was a sail boat owner and amateur archaeologist. He was a lover and connoisseur of life. Has two grown children, two grandchildren, and had four marriages. Member of many military and civilian organizations, including Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.