Background
POINDEXTER, John was born in Washington, Indiana, United States.
POINDEXTER, John was born in Washington, Indiana, United States.
United States Naval Academy, and California Institute of Technology.
Served on staff of several navy secs, and chief of naval operations. Deputy Chief of Naval Education and Training 1978-1981. Deputy to Robert C. MacFarlane (National Security Adviser) 1983-1985.
National Security Adviser to President, of United States of America 1985-1986 (resgnd).
Then on long range planning staff of Chief of Naval Operations 1986-1987. Retd, from Navy December 1987.
Convicted of five charges of conspiracy and obstruction April 1990. Sentenced to six months imprisonment on each of 5 charges of obstructing and lying to Congress June 1990.
Staff, National Security Council 1981, Deputy to Robert C. MacFarlane (National Security Adviser) 1983-1985.
Married Linda A. Goodwin.