Background
Ripley, John Walter was born on June 29, 1939 in Welch, West Virginia, United States.
academic administrator military officer
Ripley, John Walter was born on June 29, 1939 in Welch, West Virginia, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, United States Naval Academy, 1962. Master of Science, American University, 1976.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Marine Corps, 1962, advanced through grades to colonel, 1984, retired, 1992, with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 1966—1967, senior advisory to 3rd Vietnamese Marine Battalion, 1971—1972. Assistant professor history Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1972-1975. Commander 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines United States Marine Corps, 1979—1981.
Political/military planner & branch chief, European Division, J-5 The Pentagon, Washington. Director division English and history United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, 1984-1987. Commander 2nd Marine Regiment United States Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, 1988—1990.
Commanding officer Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps unit Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, 1990-1992. President Southern Virginia College, Buena Vista, 1992-1996, chancellor, 1996-1997. President Hargrave Military Academy, Chatham, Virginia, 1997—1999.
Director United States Marine Corps History & Museums Division, 1999. Lecturer in field.
Member Phi Alpha Theta.
Married Molin B. Ripley, May 9, 1964. Children: Stephen B., Mary D., Thomas H., John M.