Background
Ross, Joseph E. was born on January 12, 1923 in Brooklyn. Son of Joseph John and Mary Elizabeth (Hurd) Ross.
Ross, Joseph E. was born on January 12, 1923 in Brooklyn. Son of Joseph John and Mary Elizabeth (Hurd) Ross.
Bachelor, St. John's University, 1943. Bachelor of Laws, St. John's University, 1948.
Association, Bain & Hoopes, Esquire, New York City, 1948-1951; commissioned captain, United States Navy, 1965; various legal duties, United States Navy, 1951-1966; director military justice, United States Navy, Washington, 1966-1969; retired, United States Navy, Washington, 1969; assistant chief legislation section, Department Justice, Washington, 1969-1972; chief American Law division, Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress, Washington, 1972-1985; director, Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress, Washington, 1986-1993.
Member Federal Bar Association (president 1984-1985), American Bar Association, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Judge Advocates Association Clubs: Brent Society (Arlington, Virginia).
Married Joan Marie Needham, November 16, 1946. Children– Richard, Patricia, John, Kenneth, Edward, Dennis, Chris, David.