Background
York, John Y. was born on April 10, 1890 in Yorkville, Wayne County, West Virginia, United States. Son of James Franklin and Dora (Billups) New New York
York, John Y. was born on April 10, 1890 in Yorkville, Wayne County, West Virginia, United States. Son of James Franklin and Dora (Billups) New New York
Bachelor of Science, West Virginia University, 1913. Juris Doctor, University of Michigan, 1916. Graduated from Army Industrial College, 1927.
Master of Business Administration, Harvard Graduate School Business Administration, 1929.
Graduated from Army War College, 1938.
Began legal practice, 1916. Entered army, 1917 as Second lieutenant Air Corps. Commissioned regular army, 1920.
Promoted through grades to major general, 1944.
Member Beta Theta Pi. Club: Army and Navy Country (Washington).
Married Ida Lee Harris, December 6, 1917. Children: Elizabeth Anne, Ida Louise, Isla Jean.