Albert J. Duffield

Background

Duffield, Albert J. was born on May 8, 1924 in Kalamazoo. Son of Albert P. and Blanche Pearl (Kelly) Duffield.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Michigan Technology University, 1948.

Career

Project engineer, Olin-Matheson Chemical Corporation, East Alton, Illinois, 1948-1955; metals laboratory supervisor, Olin Corporation, New Haven, Connecticut, 1955-1973; manager manufacturing engineer shakeproof division, Illinois Tool Works, Elgin, Illinois, 1973-1974; operating manager extrusion, Dresser Industries, Inc., Johnson City, Tennessee, 1974-1983; engineering manager, Automatic Fastener Corporation, Branford, Connecticut, 1983-1984; manager, manufacturing engineer, O.F. Mossberg and Sons, Inc., North Haven, Connecticut, 1984-1985; engineering consultant, A. J. Duffield, Guilford, Connecticut, since 1985. Lecturer Hartford State Technology College.

Achievements

• Achievements include patents for Blanking Sheet Material, Ammunition, Stripper Mechanism, Explosive Welding, Metal Forming, Metal Cartridge Manufacturing, Shapping Tubular Shells, Pierce and Tap Drive Pin for Power Actuated Tool, Corrosion Resistant Fastening System & Method.

Politics

Christians should exercise vigorously their responsibilities to participate in the political process by registering to vote, educating themselves about the issues, and voting according to their biblical beliefs, convictions, and values.

Views

Christians should read the Bible as part of a faith community, and try to put themselves into the story of God's dealings with humanity.

Membership

Member Rescue 10 Team Marine Patrol, Guilford, 1985-1992, president. Member Guilford Lakes Improvement Association, since 1985, chairman, project oversight committee. Board directors Connecticut Baptist Homes, Meriden, Connecticut, since 1991.

With United States Army, 1943-1946, PTO. Member Society Manufacturing Engineers (life).

Connections

Married Lois Grace Gilson, November 27, 1947. Children: John Gilson, James Albert, Grace Annual.

Father:

Albert P. Duffield

Mother:

Blanche Pearl (Kelly) Duffield

Spouse:

Lois Grace Gilson

child:

John Gilson Duffield

child:

James Albert Duffield

child:

Grace Annual Duffield