Fred William Johnston

Background

Johnston,, Fred William was born on November 16, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Fred William and Maybelle (Shuman) Johnston.

Education

Student, Emory University, 1953. Bachelor, Navy Postgraduate School, 1961. Training, Naval War College, 1968.

Career

Served as naval aviation cadet United States Navy, 1953-1955, commissioned ensign, 1955, advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1980. Flew helicopters and fixed wing carrier-based aircraft, 1955-1973. Executive officer United States Ship Tarawa, San Diego, 1974-1976.

1st commanding officer United States Ship Saipan, Norfolk, Virginia, 1977-1979. Served on Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, 1980-1981. Commander Sea-based Air Anti-Submarine Warfare Wings, Atlantic, Jacksonville, Florida, 1981-1983, deputy readiness and resources commander-in-chief Atlantic Fleet, 1983-1985.

Associate Bass Pro Shops, Springfield, Missouri, since 1985, John Morris Associated Companies.

Membership

Member executive board Jacksonville United Way, 1981-1983. Member Jacksonville C. of Chamber (board governors 1981-1983), Springfield Chamber of Commerce (military affairs committee 1986), Rotary, Phi Delta Theta.

Connections

Married Sally Hale, May 29, 1958 (deceased April 1990). Children: Fred William III, Mary.

Father:

Fred William Johnston,

Mother:

Maybelle (Shuman) Johnston,

Spouse:

Sally Hale

child:

Mary Johnston,

child:

Fred William III Johnston,