Background
Shorter, John William was born on March 7, 1931 in Staunton, Virginia, United States. Son of Ardith Viviant and Louise Frances (Lynn) Shorter.
manufacturing and research company executive
Shorter, John William was born on March 7, 1931 in Staunton, Virginia, United States. Son of Ardith Viviant and Louise Frances (Lynn) Shorter.
Bachelor of Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, 1954. Postgraduate, Air University, 1974. Postgraduate, Air War College.
Postgraduate, Command Staff College, 1974. Master of Science, University Southern California, 1978.
Commissioned 2nd lieutenant United States Air Force, 1955, advanced through grades to lieutenant colonel, 1971. Retired, 1976; with McLaughlin Research Corporation, Norco, California, since 1980, logistical engineer, since 1983.
Member of Air War College Alumni Association, Virginia Polytechnic Institute Century, Southern California History Society, Scabbard and Blade, Arnold Air Society, Retired Officers Association, Air Force Association, Society Logistical Engineers, Trojan Club, Kiwanis Lodge (past president), Order Eastern Star Lodge, Shriner Lodge, Masons Lodge, K.T. Lodge.
Married Cynthia Ann Speck, June 5, 1954. 1 child Jeffrey William.