Francis Atwood Gilligan

Background

Gilligan, Francis Atwood was born on October 16, 1939 in Dansville, New York, United States. Son of C. Frank and Regina (Atwood) Gilligan.

Education

Bachelor, Alfred U., 1961; Juris Doctor, State University of New York, 1964; Master of Laws, George Washington University, 1970; Doctor of Juridical Science, George Washington University, 1976.

Career

Commissioned captain, United States Army, 1965; advanced through grades to colonel, United States Army, 1983; professor, Judge Advocate General's School, Charlottesville, Virginia, 1971-1975; staff judge advocate, Headquarters Military Police School, Fort McClellan, Alabama, 1975-1977; military judge, United States Army, Wiesbaden, Federal Republic of Germany., 1978-1981; staff judge advocate, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, 1981-1983; advanced through grades to colonel, United States Army, 1983; academic director, deputy commandant, Judge Advocate General's School, Charlottesville, 1984-1987; chief criminal law Judge Advocate General' General’ s Office, United States Army, Washington, 1987-1991; chief, trial judge, United States Army, 1991; senior legal advisor, United States Court Appeals for the Armed Forces, since 1991.

Achievements

• Francis Atwood Gilligan has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Judge Advocates Association.

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, racquetball, tennis, jogging.

Connections

Married Barbara Johnson, February 11, 1961. Children: Cheryl G. Hastings, Kelly G. Bontrager.

Father:

C. Frank Gilligan

Mother:

Regina (Atwood) Gilligan

Spouse:

Barbara Johnson

child:

Cheryl G. Hastings Gilligan

child:

Kelly G. Bontrager Gilligan