Background
III, John William Ailes, was born on September 9, 1907 in Donora, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Herbert and Margaret (Minford) A.
III, John William Ailes, was born on September 9, 1907 in Donora, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Herbert and Margaret (Minford) A.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1930, postgraduate, 1936-1937. Student Naval War College, 1942.
; children—John William IV, Robert H. (both United States Navy), Anne. Married second, Margaret Sheehan Ailes. Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1930, advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1958.
Assistant gunnery officer United States Ship Honolulu, Pearl Harbor, 1941.
Commanding officer United States Ship Cassin Young, 1944-1945. Chief staff to commander Crusier Division 3, 1951-1952, United States Ship Tidewater, 1952-1953.
Naval aide under secretary navy, 1953-1955. Commanding officer United States Ship Iowa, 1955-1956.
Director Shore establishment development and maintenance division Navy Department, 1957-1958.
Naval inspector general, Washington, 1958-1961. Commander Cruiser-Destroyer Flotilla 6, 1961-1963, commander service force United States Atlantic Fleet, 1963-1965. Retired, 1965; then staff National Science Foundation.
Member Order of Carabao, Naval Order United States, Naval Academy Alumni Association. Club: Army-Navy (Washington).
Married Edith McIntire, June 10, 1930 (deceased. Married second, Margaret Sheehan Ailes. Children: John William IV, Robert H. (both United States Navy), Anne.