Background
Alford, John Morris was born on April 13, 1915 in Galva, Illinois, United States. Son of John Merlin and Shirley (Foote) Alford.
foundation executive naval officer
Alford, John Morris was born on April 13, 1915 in Galva, Illinois, United States. Son of John Merlin and Shirley (Foote) Alford.
Graduate, Marion Military Institute, Alabama, 1932. Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1936. Graduate, Armed Forces Staff College, 1952.
Graduate, National War College, 1960.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1936, advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1962. Sea duty in combat ships Pacific Ocean area, 1936-1945, 48-49, Atlantic and Mediterranean, 1949-1951, 54-57, 66-67, Pacific and Far East, 1960-1964. Staff duty Washington, 1946-1947, 52-54, 57-59, 64-66, 67-69.
Retired, 1969; executive director Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation, Inc., since 1971.
Member Navy League United States, Naval Academy Alumni Association, Retired Officers Association, Military Order World Wars.
Married Mary Anne Carlsen, August 30, 1948. Children: Douglas Blakeshaw, John Morris III, Stephanie Anne, Glenna Maria.