Background
Baldwin, John Ashby was born on April 20, 1933 in Baltimore. Son of John Ashby and Laura (Hanson) Baldwin.
Baldwin, John Ashby was born on April 20, 1933 in Baltimore. Son of John Ashby and Laura (Hanson) Baldwin.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1955; postgraduate, U. Washington, 1962-1964.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1955; advanced through grades to vice admiral, United States Navy, 1987; commander, Destroyer Squadron 33, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii., 1975-1977; deputy director, Office of Program Appraisal, Office of Secretary of Navy, Washington, 1977-1979; military assistant to, Deputy Secretary Defense, Washington, 1979-1981; director, Systems Analysis Division, Office of Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, 1980-1982; commander, Cruiser-Destroyer Group 3, 1982-1984; deputy chief of staff for operations and plans commander in chief, United States Pacific Fleet, 1984-1986; president, Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island, 1986-1987; director strategic plans and policy, Joint Staff, Washington, 1987-1989; president, National Defense U., Washington, 1989-1992; retired, National Defense U., Washington, 1992.
Member of the United States Naval Institute.
Married Leslie Hall, December 30, 1961. Children: Charles Gambrill, Dorothy Sewell.