Background
Bennett, John Campbell White was born on February 19, 1948 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of William Tapley Junior and Margaret Rutherfurd (White) Bennett.
Bennett, John Campbell White was born on February 19, 1948 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of William Tapley Junior and Margaret Rutherfurd (White) Bennett.
Bachelor with high honors, Swarthmore College, 1970. Juris Doctor, Georgetown University, 1973. Master of Laws, University Washington, 1981.
Commissioned ensign, United States Naval Reserve, 1970; advanced through grades to commander, assistant head, Naval Legal Svc. Branch Office, Bremerton, Washington, 1975-1976; staff judge, Advisory Naval Supply Center, Bremerton, 1976-1977; force judge, Advisory Naval Support Force, Antarctica, 1977-1980; international law attorney, Office Judge Advisory General Navy, Washington, 1981-1984; oceans policy planner, Organisation Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, 1984-1987; deputy staff judge advisory, United States Atlantic Fleet, Norfolk, Virginia, 1987-1990; force judge advisory submarine force, United States Atlantic Fleet, Norfolk, Virginia, 1990-1993; staff judge advocate, Naval Base, Charleston, South Carolina., since 1993.
Member American Bar Association, Judge Advisers Association (board directors 1983-1988), United States Naval Institute, American Society of International Law.
Married Deborah Elizabeth (Knaup) September 2, 1983. 1 child, Elizabeth Barclay.