Background
Dixon,, John Curtis was born on January 24, 1926 in New York City. Son of John Curtis and Blanche Pearce (Williams) Dixon.
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John Curtis Dixon
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Student, Mercer University, 1943. Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1949.
Career
Served as enlisted man United States Army, 1944, United States Navy, 1944-1945, commissioned ensign, 1949, advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1974. Naval aviator, fighter pilot, 1950-1966. Commander VF-191 Flying Crusaders, Vietnam, 1965-1966, Air Wing Eight, 1967-1968, United States Ship Canisteo (A0-99), 1971-1972, United States Ship John F. Kennedy (CV-67), 1972-1974, Tactical Wings Atlantic, 1974-1975, Carrier Group Six.
Also Carrier Striking Force Atlantic Fleet, 1975-1977. Deputy chief of staff Pacific Fleet, 1977-1980. Director strike and amphibious warfare division Department Navy, 1980-1981.
Connections
Married Elizabeth Earnest Matthews, June 7, 1949. Children: Laura Kellie, Robert Aubrey.
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Religion
Episcopalian