Background
Clingan, James William was born on May 16, 1937 in Westminster, Maryland, United States. Son of David Newton and Elizabeth Gertrude (Stem) Clingan.
Clingan, James William was born on May 16, 1937 in Westminster, Maryland, United States. Son of David Newton and Elizabeth Gertrude (Stem) Clingan.
Student, Air Defense Electronics School, El Paso, Texas, 1965. Student, Baltimore Community College, 1969.
Administrator 29th Infantry Division, Department Army, Pikesville, Maryland, 1958-1959. Radar specialist 70th Air Defense Battalion, Phoenix, 1959-1974. Administrative supply technical Pikesville, 1974-1978.
Electronics technical Letterkenny Army Depot, Directorate for Maint., Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, 1978-1983. Administrative progressive coordinator Office of the Commander, 1983-1987. Equipment specialist Deputy Chief of Staff for Engineering and Support Services, Chambersburg, 1987-1988.
Logistics management deputy chief of staff for force modernization Depot System Command, 1988-1989, equipment specialist, deputy chief of staff for engring and support services, since 1989.
With United States Air Force, 1954-1957, Maryland Army National Guard 1958-1978. Member Knights of Columbus, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Moose.
Married Elinor Elaine Wieseler, June 21, 1958. Children: Crystal Elizabeth, Kathie Marie, James William, Junior.