Background
Hurst, John Emory was born on February 9, 1928 in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Son of John Emory and Kathryne Ann (Prechtel) Hurst.
Hurst, John Emory was born on February 9, 1928 in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Son of John Emory and Kathryne Ann (Prechtel) Hurst.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1950; Master of Science, University of Illinois, 1956; Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1960; graduate, United States Army Command and General Staff College, 1964; graduate, Naval War College, 1968.
Commissioned Second lieutenant, United States Army, 1950; advanced through grades to colonel, United States Army, 1970; served in, United States Army, Korea, 1950-1951; served in, United States Army, Vietnem, 1964-1965; member, Department of Army Staff, 1969-1971; retired, United States Army, 1971; from vice president to senior vice president, Eastern Airlines, Miami, Florida, 1971-1986.
Member American Society of Civil Engineers.
Married Sara Waugh; children— Craig K., Susan M., John Jay.