Background
Shannon, John William was born on September 13, 1933 in Louisville.
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John William Shannon
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Bachelor of Science, Central State University, 1955; Master of Science, Shippensburg College, 1975; HDL (honorary), Center State University, 1992.
Career
Congressional liaison officer, Office of Secretary Army, Washington, 1972-1974; deputy director for manpower and research affairs, Office of Assistant Secretary Defense for Louisiana, 1975-1978; special assistant for manpower, research affairs and logistics, Office of Assistant Secretary Defense for Louisiana, 1978-1981; deputy under secretary of army, Army Department, Washington, 1981-1984; assistant secretary for installations and logistics, Army Department, Washington, 1984-1989; under secretary of army, Army Department, Washington, 1989-1993; acting secretary of army, since 1993.
Achievements
Membership
Served to colonel United States Army.
Connections
Married; 1 child.
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Born
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Nationality
American
Education
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1955
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1975
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1992
Career
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1972 - 1974
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1978 - 1981
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1981 - 1984
Awards
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Decorated Legion of Merit, Bronze Star. Recipient Distinguished Civilian Service award Department Army, Outstanding Public Service award Secretary of Defense.Decorated Legion of Merit, Bronze Star. Recipient Distinguished Civilian Service award Department Army, Outstanding Public Service award Secretary of Defense.