Background
Jefferds, William John was born on September 26, 1929 in Stockton, California, United States. Son of Wallace Vincent and Margaret (Moreing) Jefferds.
Jefferds, William John was born on September 26, 1929 in Stockton, California, United States. Son of Wallace Vincent and Margaret (Moreing) Jefferds.
Bachelor, San Jose State University, 1952. Doctor of Education, University California, Berkeley, 1966. Graduate, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1984.
Advanced through grades to major general United States Army, 1985, commissioned, 1964-1968, battalion Commander 2/159 infantry battalion, 1974-1975, brigade Commander 49th Member of Parliament brigade, 1977-1982, commanding general 40th California task force, 1979-1982, commanding general 40th mechanical ifn. division, 1985-1988. Teacher Alum Rock School District, San Jose, California, 1952-1956, assistant principal, 1956-1958, principal, 1958-1962, assistant superintendent, 1962-1968, superintendent, 1968-1987. Commander California Army National Guard, Sacramento, 1987-1989.
Special assistant chief national guard bureau Pentagon, Washington, 1990-2000. Senior military advisor Governor of California and Director of Office of Military Support, 2000—2003. Director California Department General Services, 2003—2004.
Appointed governor Council on Military Support, 2005. Executive secretary Southwest Defense Alliance, 2006.
Chairman March of Dimes Walkathon, Santa Clara County, 1972. Member National Guard Association United States, National Guard Association California.
Married Patricia Ann, August 16, 1949. Children: Jerilyn Ann, Janelle Kay, Mark Christian.