Background
Underwood, James Walton was born on June 11, 1950 in Loma Linda, California, United States. Son of Donald Charles and Jacqueline Louise (Thibault) Underwood.
Underwood, James Walton was born on June 11, 1950 in Loma Linda, California, United States. Son of Donald Charles and Jacqueline Louise (Thibault) Underwood.
Bachelor of Science, United States Coast Guard Academy, 1972. Graduate, Defense Information School, 1976. Graduate, Maritime Law Enforcement School, 1979.
Commissioned ensign United States Coast Guard, 1972. Advanced through grades to Commander, 1987. Communications officer United States Coast Guard Cutter Glacier, 1972—1974.
Boating safety officer 11th District, Long Beach, California, 1974—1976, public affairs officer, admiral's aide, 1976—1979. Executive officer United States Coast Guard Cutter Citrus, Coos Bay, Oregon, 1979—1981. Commanding officer United States Coast Guard Training Team One, Alameda, California, 1981—1984, United States Coast Guard Cutter Sweetbrier, Cordova, Alaska, 1984—1987.
Instructor Maritime Law Enforcement. Training director Pacific Area operational mobile training unit. Instructor adult education english and history, 1973—1974.
Member policy advisory committee Prince William Sound Community College, 1984—1987.
Member of American Legion, United States Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association, Non-Lethal Weapons Association, International Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association, American Polar Society.
Married Katherine Ann Vaverchak, April 27, 1950. 1 child Katherine Louise.