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John Otho Marsh, Jr.
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| 14th United States Secretary of the Army | |
| In office January 30, 1981 – August 14, 1989 |
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| President | Ronald Reagan George H. W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Percy Pierre (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Michael P. W. Stone |
| Counselor to the President | |
| In office August 9, 1974 – January 20, 1977 Serving with Robert Hartmann, Rogers Morton
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| President | Gerald Ford |
| Preceded by | Anne Armstrong Dean Burch Kenneth Rush |
| Succeeded by | Edwin Meese (1981) |
| Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs | |
| In office April 17, 1973 – February 15, 1974 |
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| President | Richard Nixon |
| Preceded by | Rady A. Johnson |
| Succeeded by | John M. Maury |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 7th district |
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| In office January 3, 1963 – January 3, 1971 |
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| Preceded by | Burr Harrison |
| Succeeded by | Kenneth Robinson |
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| Born | August 7, 1926 Winchester, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | February 4, 2019 (aged 92) Raphine, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (Before 1980s) Republican (1980s–2019) |
| Education | Washington and Lee University (LLB) |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1944–1947 (Active) 1947–1951 (Reserve) 1951–1976 (Guard) |
| Rank |  Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | United States Army Reserve Army National Guard |
| Battles/wars | Allied-occupied Germany Vietnam War |
John Otho Marsh Jr. (August 7, 1926 – February 4, 2019) was an American politician and a professor. He was born in Winchester, Virginia. Marsh served as the United States Secretary of the Army from 1981 to 1989. He was also a member of the United States House of Representatives for Virginia from 1963 to 1971.
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Who Was John O. Marsh Jr.?
John O. Marsh Jr. had a long career in public service. He worked for the United States government for many years. He was involved in both military and political roles. Marsh was known for his dedication to his country.
Early Life and Military Service
John O. Marsh Jr. was born in 1926. He grew up in Virginia. He studied law at Washington and Lee University. After his studies, he joined the military.
Serving in the Army
Marsh served in the United States Army. He was active from 1944 to 1947. He then continued his service in the Army Reserve and the Army National Guard. He reached the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He served during the Allied occupation of Germany. He also served during the Vietnam War.
A Career in Politics
After his military service, John O. Marsh Jr. entered politics. He became a lawyer and then a politician. He held several important positions in the government.
Representing Virginia
From 1963 to 1971, Marsh was a member of the United States House of Representatives. He represented the 7th district of Virginia. In this role, he helped make laws for the country. He worked to serve the people of his home state.
Working for Presidents
Marsh also worked closely with several U.S. Presidents. He was an Assistant Secretary of Defense. This meant he helped the Secretary of Defense with important tasks. He also served as a Counselor to the President for Gerald Ford. This was a very important advisory role.
Secretary of the Army
His most well-known role was as the United States Secretary of the Army. He held this position from 1981 to 1989. He served under Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush. As Secretary of the Army, he was in charge of the entire U.S. Army. He helped manage its operations and policies. This was a very big job.
Later Life and Legacy
After his long career in government, John O. Marsh Jr. became a professor. He taught at George Mason University School of Law. He shared his knowledge and experience with new students.
Marsh passed away on February 4, 2019. He was 92 years old. He died in Raphine, Virginia. He is remembered for his many years of service to the United States.
