Background
Maynard, John Blackwell was born on August 12, 1887 in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States. Son of Harry Lee and Mary Eleanor (Brooks) Maynard.
Maynard, John Blackwell was born on August 12, 1887 in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States. Son of Harry Lee and Mary Eleanor (Brooks) Maynard.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1907. Student Colorado School of Mines, 1907-1908, Coast Artillery School, 1912, Coast Artillery School (Advanced), 1928, Field Artillery School, 1917, 18, Chemical Warfare School, 1924, Command and General staff schedul, 1923-1924, Army War College, 1928-1929.
Commissioned Second lieutenant, Coast Artillery Corps, September 25, 1908. Promoted through grades to brigadier general, United States Army, April 5, 1941.
Member Military Order World War, Sigma Nu, Omicron Delta Kappa.
Married Lucy Talbott Dorsey, October 19, 1911. Children: John Blackwell, Mary Eleanor (Mistress Charles Murray Henley), Charles Dorsey, Harry Lee.