Background
Gordon, John Edward was born on April 25, 1941 in Kingston, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Leo Bernard and Miriam (Jones) Gordon.
Gordon, John Edward was born on April 25, 1941 in Kingston, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Leo Bernard and Miriam (Jones) Gordon.
Student, Wilkes college, 1959-1960; Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1964; Juris Doctor, Temple University, 1973.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1964; advanced through grades to rear admiral, United States Navy, 1986; admiralty attorney, Office of the Judge Advisory General, Alexandria, Virginia, 1975-1977; legislation attorney, Office of Legislation Affairs, Washington, 1977-1980; department for Senate Liaison, Office of Legislation Affairs, Washington, 1985-1986; special assistant to assistant secretary of Navy, Washington, 1980-1981; spol. assistant to secretary of Navy, Washington, 1981-1985; department assistant secretary of defense for legislation affairs, Washington, 1986-1987; commander, Naval Investigative Svc. Command, Washington, 1987-1989; department judge advocate gne./commander, Naval Legal Svc. Commissioned, Alexandria, 1989-1990; judge advocate general, Alexandria, 1990-1992.
Married Dorothea Elizabeth Shemanski, June 6, 1964. Children: John Edward Junior, Stephen Joseph, Elizabeth Joy.