Background
Phillips, John was born on December 9, 1930 in East Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Son of John Salvador and Mary Elizabeth (Soares) Phillips.
Phillips, John was born on December 9, 1930 in East Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Son of John Salvador and Mary Elizabeth (Soares) Phillips.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Boston University, 1952. Master of Arts in Education, George Washington University, 1970.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Marine Corps, 1952, advanced through grades to lieutenant general, 1986. Director Amphibious Warfare School MCDEC, Quantico, Virginia, 1974. Operations officer FMFPAC, Honolulu, 1975-1977.
Fleet marine officer COMSEVENFLT, Yokosuka, Japan, 1977-1978. Commanding general 2d FSSG, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, 1978-1981, MCB, Camp Smedley D. Butler, Okinawa, 1981-1984. Deputy Commander United States Forces Japan, 1984-1986.
Deputy chief of staff for plans policies and operations Headquarters United States Marine Corps, since 1986.
Married Patricia Ann McDonough, June 9, 1956. Children: Ian Scott, Pilar Martine.