Background
Winnefeld, James Alexander was born on January 1, 1929 in Paterson, New Jersey, United States. Son of Carl Herbert and Helen Dorothy (Rienecker) Winnefeld.
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James Alexander Winnefeld
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James Alexander Winnefeld, American defense analyst, former naval officer, author. Decorated Bronze medal with Combat V, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service medal (3), Air medal (2), Navy Commendation medal (2). Member United States Naval Institute Clubs: Naval Academy Sailing Assn, Athletic Assn, Ends of Earth.
Education
Student, Drew University, 1947. Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1951. Master of Arts in International Affairs, Stanford University, 1960.
Career
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1951; advanced through grades to rear admiral, United States Navy, 1977; operations officer for commander, Carrier Division Six, 1971-1972; executive assistant and senior aide to, Chief Naval Personnel, 1972-1974; commanding officer, United States Ship Trenton, 1974-1975; commander, Amphibious Squadron Two, 1975-1976; commandant of midshipmen, United States Naval Academy, 1976-1978; director Office Chief Naval Ops, Total Force Programming division, from 1978, retired; now defense analyst, Rand Corporation, Washington.
Membership
Member United States Naval Institute Clubs: Naval Academy Sailing Assn, Athletic Assn, Ends of Earth.
Connections
Married Fredda Coupland, March 15, 1952. Children: Lea Winnefeld Sandman, James Alexander.
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Religion
Presbyterian