Background
Kennedy, John was born on April 22, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of James A. and Agnes M. Kennedy.
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John Kennedy
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AS, State University of New York, 1980; Bachelor of Science in Engineering, California Coast U., 1983; Master of Science in Engineering, California Coast U., 1985.
Career
Fire and explosion investigator, United States Navy Intelligence, 1940-1979;
retired commander, United States Navy Intelligence, 1978;
fire and explosion investigator, Mutual Investigation Bureau, 1945-1955;
principal, John A. Kennedy & Associations, Chicago, since 1955. Director, instructor on fires and explosions Investigations Institute, Chicago. Instructor Alaska Arson Squad Anchorage.
Originator, director, chief instructor ann.Cause and Origin of Fires and Explosions national seminar. Expert court witness. Lecturer numerous colleges universities.
Achievements
Membership
Fellow American Association Forensic Scientists. Member American Society for Testing and Materials, International Society Fire Svc. Instrs., National Fire Prevention Association (certified fire and explosion investigator, president since 1960, Lifetime Achievement award 1990), National Fire Protection Association, National Association Fire Investigators (charter), American Association Crimology (honorary life, chairman fire and arson investigation committee), International Fire Photographers' Association, National Academy Forensic Scientists, Special Assemblies of God Theological Seminary Association (president 1962, board directors).
Connections
Married Dorothy J. Petrey, March 23, 1951. Children: Patrick, Mary, Kathy, James.
