Background
Lester, John Welch was born on September 1, 1930 in Binghamton, New York, United States. Son of Howard Clair and Evalyn (Welch) Lester.
Lester, John Welch was born on September 1, 1930 in Binghamton, New York, United States. Son of Howard Clair and Evalyn (Welch) Lester.
BME, Clarkson University, 1952. Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University Minnesota, 1961.
Instructor United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, 1957—1959. Engineer General Motors Research Laboratories, Detroit, 1952—1954, Garrett Turbine Engine Company, Phoenix, since 1961, senior engineering specialist, since 1976. With United States Navy, 1954-1959, served to commanding officer United States Naval Reserve, 1985.
Scoutmaster Theodore Roosevelt Council Boy Scouts America, 1971—1978. Information officer United States Naval Academy, since 1972. Member of American Society Naval Engineers, Society Automotive Engineers (organizing chairman Arizona 1963, member sections board 1968-1970, national board directors 1977-1980), United States Naval Institute (life), Naval Reserve Association (life), Pi Tau Sigma, Tau Beta Pi.
Married Shirley Jane Bloyd, June 22, 1957. Children: Philip, Janet.