David L. Milbank ’51

David died of heart and kidney ailments on Mar. 2 at home in Sandy, Utah. The Internet identified him as "CIA officer, author." He was both, but to '51 he was even more. Born in Vancouver, he roomed with Duane Seidler, Gerry Townsend, and Guy Bell, majored in politics, was on the board of the Nassau Sovereign, was a member of the Rifle Club, Pacific Coast Club, Court Club, and associate manager of the crew.

David earned two master's, one at Johns Hopkins, the other from the Army's Command and General Staff College. In 1982 he became the top civilian graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces.

From 1951-57 David served in the Korean War. He then transferred to military intelligence and retired as a lt.-col. in 1982. Among his duties in the CIA were: directorate of operations and intelligence. In the early 1960s he was vice consul in Zagreb and published several articles on international terrorism.

David was also an outdoorsman: horseman, golfer, Boy Scout leader, and an active environmentalist.

He is survived by Sally, his wife of 40 years, and three children, Michelle, Karen, and Thomas. They have the class's deep sympathy.

The Class of 1951