Background
Hull, John Adley was born on August 7, 1874 in Bloomfield, Iowa, United States. Son of John Albert Tiffin and Emma Gertrude (Gregory) Hull.
Hull, John Adley was born on August 7, 1874 in Bloomfield, Iowa, United States. Son of John Albert Tiffin and Emma Gertrude (Gregory) Hull.
Bachelor of Philosophy, State University of Iowa, 1895, Bachelor of Laws, 1896.
1 son, John Bowler. Admitted to Iowa bar, 1896, and practiced law at Des Moines, Iowa. While serving as captain Iowa National Guard appointed lieutenant colonel judge advisory volumes, May 9, 1898. Honorary discharge April 17, 1899.
Major judge advisory, April 17, 1899, vacated, April 4, 1901.
Major judge advisory, United States Army, February 2, 1901. Lieutenant colonel, April 16, 1903.
Colonel, February 15, 1911. Appointed judge advisory general with rank of major general, from November 16, 1924.
Retired with rank of major general, November 15, 1928.
Legal adviser to governor general, Philippine Islands, 1930-1932. Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Philippine Islands, 1932-1936.
Served in World War as judge advocate, South. of South., also as director Rents, Requisition and Claims Service and finance officer American Expeditionary Force, in France. Member Phi Kappa Psi. Mason.; Clubs: Alfalfa, Army and Navy, Chevy Chase (Washington).
Married Norma Bowler King, September 21, 1919 (divorced 1934).