J. Ashley Roach

Background

Roach, J. Ashley was born on January 22, 1939 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of F. Spencer and Hannah J. (Benner) Roach.

Education

Bachelor, University of Pennsylvania, 1960;

Juris Doctor, University of Pennsylvania, 1963;

Master of Laws, George Washington University, 1971.

Career

Lieutenant (junior grade), United States Naval Reserve, 1964;

advanced through grades to captain, United States Naval Reserve, 1983. Lecturer in field.

Achievements

• Bar: Pennsylvania 1964, United States Court Military Appeals 1964, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1967.

Membership

Member American Society International, Federal Bar Association, International Law Association (American branch), Pennsylvania Bar Association, Philadelphia Bar Association, Judge Advocate Association, Maritime Law Association, Naval War College Foundation (trustee, secretary, treasurer 1975-1977).

Connections

Married Pamela Shippen Patterson, May 22, 1964. Children: Elizabeth Roach Albro, Christina Kirk, Ashley Patterson.

Father:

F. Spencer Roach

Mother:

Hannah J. (Benner) Roach

Spouse:

Pamela Shippen Patterson

child:

Elizabeth Roach Albro Roach

child:

Ashley Patterson Roach

child:

Christina Kirk Roach