Background
LaPlante, John Baptiste was born on June 6, 1940 in St. Joseph, Missouri, United States. Son of John Jessup and Naomi Katherine (Klaus) LaP.
LaPlante, John Baptiste was born on June 6, 1940 in St. Joseph, Missouri, United States. Son of John Jessup and Naomi Katherine (Klaus) LaP.
Bachelor of Science in General Engineering, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland., 1962; Master of Science in International Affairs, George Washington University, 1973.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1962; advanced through grades to vice admiral, United States Navy, 1988; Executive officer, United States Ship San Bernardino, San Diego, 1974-1976; flag Lieutenant, Surface Force Pacific, San Diego, 1976-1978; commanding officer, United States Ship Thomaston, San Diego, 1978-1980; Executive officer, United States Ship Belleau Wood, San Diego, 1980-1983; branch head, Naval Operations, Washington, 1983-1985; fellow, Strategic Studies Group, Newport, Rhode Island, 1985-1986; commanding officer, United States Ship Coronado, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii., 1986-1988; commander, Logistic Force Pacific, Pearl Harbor, 1988-1990; commander, Amphibious Group 2, Norfolk, Virginia, 1990-1991; commander amphibious forces Gulf War, United States Navy, 1991; director logistics, The Joint Staff, since 1992.
Married Phyllis Elaine De Bartolo, December 12, 1964. Children: John Baptiste, Elizabeth Gamelin.
