Background
Batzler, John Richard was born on December 9, 1932 in Battle Creek, Michigan, United States. Son of William Emmet and Bernice (Helsel) Batzler.
Batzler, John Richard was born on December 9, 1932 in Battle Creek, Michigan, United States. Son of William Emmet and Bernice (Helsel) Batzler.
Bachelor of Arts California-Berkeley, 1955. Master of Science, United States Naval Postgraduate School, 1969.
Commissioned ens. United States Navy, 1955, advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1982. Commanding officer Fighter Squadron 96, Miramar, California, 1970-1972. Executive officer United States Ship Enterprise, Alameda, 1975-1976.
Commanding officer United States Ship Ashtabula, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, 1977-1978, United States Ship Nimitz, Norfolk, Virginia, 1979-1982. Deputy director reconnaisance and electronic warfare Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, 1983-1984. Commander Carrier Group 3, Alameda, California, since 1984.
Member Society Experimental Test Pilots, Association Naval Aviation.
Married Carolyn Louise Wright, July 9, 1955. Children– Michael, Karen Ann, Gregory Shane.