Foreword: This is the tenth publication in the Engineer Memoirs series of career interviews. The series contains the selected recollections of major figures in recent Corps history. These memoirs lend important perspective to decision-making, now and in the future. By making these recollections available, the series preserves and shares the knowledge and experience of retired Corps officers and civilians.
Ernest Graves had a distinguished career in the United States Army, which culminated with his three-year tenure as Director of the Defense Security Assistance Agency. Along the way, he also served as commander of the engineer battalion and group, as division engineer for the North Central Division, as Director of Civil Works, and as Deputy Chief of Engineers. I recommend this interview to thoughtful officers and civilians of the engineer family.
