Background
Ramsden, John Joseph was born on May 3, 1933 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States. Son of John Thomas and Eleanor Margaret (Harrison) Ramsden.
Ramsden, John Joseph was born on May 3, 1933 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States. Son of John Thomas and Eleanor Margaret (Harrison) Ramsden.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1957. Master of Engineering Science, Purdue University, 1961. Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, 1957, advanced through grades to colonel, 1977.
Associate professor department electrical engineering United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, 1969-1973.
Commander 801st Maintenance Battalion, 101st Algemene Bank Nederland Division, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, 1973-1975, Harry Diamond Laboratory, Adelphi, Maryland, 1977-1978, chief mat management division Headquarters, Washington, 1978-1980, Commander Ordnance Program division advisor Saudi Arabian Ordnance Corps, Riyadh, 1980-1982, chief RDTE program and budget division Headquarters, Washington, since 1982.
Married Lydia Christensen, January 1, 1980. Children– Adrienne, Karen, Julie.