Background
Burch, John Russell was born on August 6, 1945 in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. Son of Oakley Burch and Frances Lyle Ramsey.
Burch, John Russell was born on August 6, 1945 in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. Son of Oakley Burch and Frances Lyle Ramsey.
Associate of Arts, South Puget Sound Community College, Olympia, Washington, 1992. Bachelor cum laude, St. Martin's University, Lacey, Washington, 1993. Master of Arts, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington, 1999.
From private to sergeant United States Army Airborne Infantry, 1964—1967. Commissioned 2nd lieutenant United States Army, 1967, advanced through grades to captain, 1969, with Special Forces (Green Berets) Vietnam, 1967—1970, from sergeant to 1st sergeant Special Forces, 1971—1990, retired, 1990.
Cubmaster, scoutmaster, district commissioner, Order of the Arrow advisor Boy Scouts American, since 1965. Member neighborhood and council committee Girl Scouts United States of America, 1972—1980. Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, DAV, Military Officers Association American, Sons American Revolution, Special Forces Association, Military Order Purple Heart (chapter Commander 2004-2009, Department Kentucky Commander 2008-2009), Mensa, National Eagle Scout Association, Sons Union Vets Civil War (camp Commander 2006-2008, Department Kentucky Commander since 2008), Special Operations Association, American Legion, Phi Theta Kappa-academic honor society.
Married Idalia Amparo Murgas (divorced). Children: John Russell Junior, Eustacia Frances Burch O'Malley. Married Elizabeth Allen Murphy, June 20, 1999.