Background

Pearson, John Davis was born on June 22, 1939 in Pinetops, North Carolina, United States. Son of Hugh Oliver Senior and Lillian Marie (Williams) Pearson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Naval Science, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland., 1961;

Master of Science in Underwater Acoustics, United States Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, 1970.

Career

Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1961;

advanced through ranks to rear admiral, United States Navy, 1989;

engineer officer, United States Ship California, Norfolk, Virginia, 1971-1976;

Executive officer, United States Ship Richmond K. Turner, Norfolk, 1976-1977;

instructor, Prospective Engineer Officer Course, Idaho Falls, Idaho., 1977-1979;

commanding officer, United States Ship Thomas C. Hart, Norfolk, 1979-1981;

commanding officer, United States Ship Truxtun, San Diego, 1981-1984;

officer in charge, Senior Officer Ship Material Readiness Course, Idaho Falls, 1984-1986;

division director, Office Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, 1987-1989;

deputy commander, Joint Task Force Four, Key West, Florida, 1989-1991;

commander, Mine Warfare Command, Corpus Christi, Texas, since 1991.

Achievements

• John Davis Pearson has been listed as a noteworthy naval officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Golf, fishing, skiing.

Connections

Married Georgeanne Spalding, December 29, 1962. Children: Brian Davis, Elizabeth Annual.

Father:

Hugh Oliver Senior Pearson

Mother:

Lillian Marie (Williams) Pearson

Spouse:

Georgeanne Spalding

child:

Brian Davis Pearson

child:

Elizabeth Annual Pearson