Background
Bard, John Chapman was born on November 22, 1929 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of Eugene Chapman and Louise (Kelley) Bard Simmons.
Bard, John Chapman was born on November 22, 1929 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Son of Eugene Chapman and Louise (Kelley) Bard Simmons.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1954. Bachelor, Oxford University, (England). Master of Arts (honorary), Oxford University, (England), 1960.
Microsoft Security Essentials., University Michigan, 1962. Master of Business Administration, George Washington University, 1984.
Enlisted United States Army, 1946, commissioned Second lieutenant, 1954, advanced through grades to major general, 1979. Brigadier Commander 2d Armored Division, Fort Hood, Texas, 1974-1975. Executive to Supreme Allied Commander-Europe Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers in Europe, Mons, Belgium, 1975-1977.
Commandant cadets United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, 1977-1979. Retired, 1979; vice president International Bank, Inc., Washington, 1979-1981. President Aluminum Association, Inc., from 1981.
Board directors National Material Property Data Network, Incorporated, New York York City.
Member of Army and Navy, Metropolitan (Washington). Belle Haven Country (Alexandria, Virginia).
Married Marjorie Field Jackson, July 28, 1956. Children: John Chapman, Elizabeth L., Catherine M., James W.