Background
Womble, John Philip was born on December 13, 1900 in Atlanta. Son of John Philip and Mary Venable (Thompson) Womble.
Womble, John Philip was born on December 13, 1900 in Atlanta. Son of John Philip and Mary Venable (Thompson) Womble.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1920. Honorary Doctor of Laws, Ursinus College, 1944.
Elizabeth (Mistress Arthur O. Spaulding). Married second, Lillian Cobb, May 19, 1934. 1 son, John Philip World World War II Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, June 4, 1920, and advanced through grades to rear admiral, September 1947.
Executive officer, United States Ship Dobin, Pearl Harbor, 1941.
Director field administration training activities, Bureau Naval Personnel, 1942-1944. Commander Destroyer Squadron 52 and Task Flotilla 2, and served as screen commander for fast Carrier Task Group in Task Forces 38 and 58, 1944-1945.
Commander Cruiser Springfield, February-November 1946. Commanded Support Group Naval Forces Far East, 1948-1949.
Commander United States Naval Station and Naval Training Center, San Diego, California, 1947-1948.
Deputy director for intelligence, Joint Staff Office of Joint Chiefs of Staff, 1949-1950, commander Mine Force United States Atlantic Fleet, 1950-1952, assigned Office Secretary Defense, 1952-1955. Commander Service Force, Atlantic Fleet, since 1955. Decorations: Silver Star medal, 3 Legion of Merit medals, Bronze Star medal.
Special commendation letter from Secretary Navy, The Pacfiic-Asiatic Service ribbon with 9 engagement stars, Philippine Liberation ribbon (2 stars).
Home: 2575 Habersham Road, North.W., Atlanta, Georgia. Office: Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Pentagon.
Washington.
Married Mary Brainie, November 7, 1924. Married second, Lillian Cobb, May 19, 1934.