Background
Parker, John Theodore was born on May 4, 1932 in Wheelwright, Kentucky, United States. Son of John Theodore and Ada Elizabeth (Metro) Parker.
Parker, John Theodore was born on May 4, 1932 in Wheelwright, Kentucky, United States. Son of John Theodore and Ada Elizabeth (Metro) Parker.
Student, University Cincinnati, 1949-1951; Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1955; Master of Science, George Washington University, 1973; postgraduate, Industrial College Armed Forces, 1972-1973.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1955; advanced through grades to vice admiral, United States Navy, 1987; commanding officer United States Ship St. Clair County, United States Navy, 1962-1964; with, United States Navy, 1968-1969; with, United States Navy, 1973-1975; commander, Service Group 2, Atlantic Fleet, 1981-1983; deputy director, Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Department Navy, 1983-1985; commander test and evaluation force, United States Navy, 1985-1987; director, Defense Nuclear Agency, 1987-1989; president, J.T. Parker Associations, Inc., Annapolis, Maryland., since 1989.
Member Naval Institute, American Society Naval Engineers, International Test and Evaluation Association.
Married Harriett Anne Solomons, June 29, 1955. Children: Leigh, John Theodore III, Emily.