Barry J. Shillito[2] (January 1, 1921 – January 24, 2016),[3] also known as Barry James Shillito, was an American businessman and government official.
Barry J. Shillito | |
|---|---|
 Shillito in 1969 | |
| Assistant Secretary of Defense for Installations and Logistics | |
| In office February 1, 1969 – February 1, 1973 | |
| President | Richard Nixon |
| Preceded by | Thomas D. Morris |
| Succeeded by | Hugh McCullough (acting) Arthur I. Mendolia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Barry James Shillito January 1, 1921 Dayton, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | January 24, 2016 (aged 95) |
| Spouse |
Eileen Cottman (m. 1942) |
| Alma mater | University of Dayton |
| Occupation | Businessman, government official |
Life and career
editShillito was born in Dayton, Ohio. He attended Chaminade High School and the University of Dayton.[4] He was an army air corps pilot during World War II.[5]
Shillito was president of the Logistics Management Institute[6] during the 1960s.
In 1969, President Richard Nixon appointed Shillito to serve as Assistant Secretary of Defense[7] for Installations and Logistics. He served until 1971, when he was succeeded by Hugh McCullough.[8]
Shillito died in January 2016, at the age of 95.[9]
References
edit- ^ "Shillito, Barry J." Dayton Daily News. Dayton, Ohio. March 13, 2016. p. 42. Retrieved May 12, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Nixon To 'Find' Barry J. Shillito". The Indianapolis Star. Indianapolis, Indiana. September 17, 1969. p. 4. Retrieved May 12, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Barry J. Shillito". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
- ^ Transportation Proceedings: Volume 3, Issue 7, Military Traffic Management and Terminal Service, 1969
- ^ "Daytonian Picked For Defense Job". Dayton Daily News. Dayton, Ohio. January 23, 1969. p. 10. Retrieved May 12, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "President 'Caught,' but 'Will Check'". The Knoxville News-Sentinel. Knoxville, Tennessee. September 27, 1969. p. 8. Retrieved May 12, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Defense official to speak at Flaget". Chillicothe Gazette. Chillicothe, Ohio. May 25, 1972. p. 1. Retrieved May 12, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Improvements Needed in U.S. Contractor Training of Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces: Report to the [on The] Department of Defense, United States General Accounting Office, 1974
- ^ "Barry J. Shillito: Hall of Fame Class of 2021". Ohio Department of Veterans Services. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
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