Background
Dorsey,, James Francis was born on May 28, 1934 in Baltimore. Son of James Francis Senior and Elizabeth Rosalee (MacNamara) Dorsey.
Dorsey,, James Francis was born on May 28, 1934 in Baltimore. Son of James Francis Senior and Elizabeth Rosalee (MacNamara) Dorsey.
Graduate in naval aviation, United States Navy, Pensacola, Florida, 1956. Degree in Political Science, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, 1967.
Ensign United States Navy, 1956, advanced through grades to VADM, 1991, commanding officer 3 fighter squadrons, 1971-1976, executive officer United States Ship Midway, 1976-1978, commanding officer United States Ship Caloosehatchee, 1978-1980, commanding officer United States Ship America, 1981-1982, director joint program office, undersecretary defense policy, deputy director defense mobilization systems planning activity, 1982-1984, Commander carrier group FOUR, and North Atlantic Treaty Organization Commander carrier striking force Atlantic, 1984-1985, director operations United States European Command, 1985-1987, deputy assistant chief naval operations for plans, policy and operations, deputy operations deputy for joint chief staff matters, 1987-1989, Commander 3d Fleet, 1989-1991, retired, 1991. Chief Executive Officer Flag Ltd., Alexandria, Virginia, since 1991.
Member Association Naval Aviation, United States Naval Institute, Chesapeake Bay Society, Harbor Pt. Home Owners Association, Golden Eagle-The Early Pioneer Naval Aviators Association.
Married Jeanne Lynch Hobbs, August 16, 1958. Children: James Francis III, Timothy Walker.