Background
Guth, James Donald was born on August 31, 1951 in Hays, Kansas, United States. Son of Francis Donald and Dorothy Rae (Dorman) Guth.
Guth, James Donald was born on August 31, 1951 in Hays, Kansas, United States. Son of Francis Donald and Dorothy Rae (Dorman) Guth.
Bachelor in Chemistry, Benedictine College, Atchison, Kansas, 1973. Postgraduate, Duke University Marine Laboratory, 1973.
Flag lieutenant Submarine Group Six, Charleston, South Carolina. Chemistry, radiological assistant, main propulsion assistant United States Ship Boone (SSBN-629), 1976-1979. Chief engineer, shift engineer, training officer Nuclear Power Training Unit, Ballston Spa, New York, 1979-1981.
Engineer officer United States Ship Nathan Hale, 1981-1984. Member Nuclear Power Examining Board, Norfolk, Virginia, 1984-1986. Executive officer United States Ship Pasadena, Groton, Connecticut, 1986-1989.
Force nuclear power office Commander Submarine Force, United States Atlantic Fleet, Norfolk, 1989-1991. Commanding officer United States Ship Atlanta, 1992-1994. Assistant chief staff Carrier Group 3 for C4I, Alameda, California, 1994-1996.
Commanding officer United States Ship Alabama, 1996-1998. Program director Defense Liaison Division, since 1998.
Water safety instructor, trainer American Red Cross, Kansas, Oklahoma, 1967-1975. Den leader, scoutmaster Boy Scouts American, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 1984-1989. Member of the United States Naval Institute, United States Submarine League, National Eagle Scout Association, Tidewater Striders.
Married Barbara Frances Lenau, June 1, 1974. Children: Gretchen Christine, Brendon Michael.