John Sidney McCain III

Background

III, John Sidney McCain Son of John Sidney and Roberta (Wright) McC.

Education

Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1958; graduate, National War College, 1973-1974.

Career

Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1958; captain, navy pilot, United States Navy, 1977; prisoner of war, Hanoi, Vietnam, 1967-1973; director, Navy Senate Liaison Office, Washington, 1977-1981; member, 98th-99th Congress from 1st Arizona District United States senator from Arizona, since 1987; member armed services committee, chairman commerce, science and transportation committee, Indian affairs committee, national representative senatorial committee.

Achievements

• John Sidney McCain III has been listed as a noteworthy Senator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Community Assistance League, Phoenix, 1981-1982. Member American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Connections

Married Cindy Hensley, May 17, 1980. Children: Doug, Andy, Sidney, Meghan, Jack, Jimmy, Bridget.

Father:

John Sidney McC.

Mother:

Roberta (Wright) McC.

Spouse:

Cindy Hensley

child:

Doug III

child:

Jack III

child:

Sidney III

child:

Bridget III

child:

Meghan III

child:

Andy III

child:

Jimmy III