Background
Jenkins, John Smith was born on December 11, 1932 in Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Walter Hershel and Mildred (Lewis) Jenkins.
Jenkins, John Smith was born on December 11, 1932 in Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Walter Hershel and Mildred (Lewis) Jenkins.
Bachelor, Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania, 1954. Juris Doctor with honors, George Washington University, 1961. Master of Arts, American University, 1967.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1955, advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1978. Stationed at naval communications station Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, 1955—1956. Duty on United States Ship Rochester, 1956-1957.
With Bureau Naval Personnel Washington, 1957-1962. With Headquarters 1st Naval District Boston, 1962-1964. Staff Office Navy Judge Advocate General, 1964-1965.
Staff Office Legislation Affairs Washington, 1969-1971. Staff Office of Assistant Secretary, 1971-1973. Special counsel to secretary Office of Secretary, 1973-1976.
Assistant civil law Judge Advocate General, 1976-1978. Deputy Judge Advocate General, 1978-1980. Judge Advocate General, 1980-1982.
Assistant dean National Law Center George Washington University, Washington, 1982-1986, associate dean, 1986-2000, senior associate dean, 2000—2001, senior associate dean emeritus, 2001.
Fellow American Bar Foundation. Member American Bar Association (house of deals, 1987-2005, chair standing committee on lawyers in the armed forces 1991-1994, standing committee on delivery of legal services 1997-2001, standing committee on legal assistance for military personnel 2001-2005, chair, 2003-2005), Federal Bar Association, Judge Advisers Association, Army and Navy Club (governor 1988-1998), George Washington University Club.
Married Marilyn Lewis, August 23, 1958. 1 child, John Smith Junior.