Barry J. Shillito Explained

Barry J. Shillito
Birth Name:Barry James Shillito
Birth Date:1 January 1921
Birth Place:Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Office1:Assistant Secretary of Defense for Installations and Logistics
President1:Richard Nixon
Term Start1:February 1, 1969
Term End1:February 1, 1973
Preceded1:Thomas D. Morris
Succeeded1:Hugh McCullough (acting)
Arthur I. Mendolia
Alma Mater:University of Dayton
Occupation:Businessman, government official
Spouse:[1]

Barry J. Shillito[2] (January 1, 1921 – January 24, 2016),[3] also known as Barry James Shillito, was an American businessman and government official.

Life and career

Shillito was born in Dayton, Ohio. He attended Chaminade High School and the University of Dayton. He was an army air corps pilot during World War II.[4]

Shillito was president of the Logistics Management Institute[5] during the 1960s.

In 1969, President Richard Nixon appointed Shillito to serve as Assistant Secretary of Defense[6] for Installations and Logistics. He served until 1971, when he was succeeded by Hugh McCullough.

Shillito died in January 2016, at the age of 95.[7]

Notes and References

  1. News: Shillito, Barry J.. Dayton Daily News. Dayton, Ohio. March 13, 2016. May 12, 2024. 42. Newspapers.com.
  2. News: Nixon To 'Find' Barry J. Shillito. The Indianapolis Star. Indianapolis, Indiana. September 17, 1969. May 12, 2024. 4. Newspapers.com.
  3. Web site: Barry J. Shillito. Dignity Memorial. May 12, 2024.
  4. News: Daytonian Picked For Defense Job. Dayton Daily News. Dayton, Ohio. January 23, 1969. May 12, 2024. 10. Newspapers.com.
  5. News: President 'Caught,' but 'Will Check'. The Knoxville News-Sentinel. Knoxville, Tennessee. September 27, 1969. May 12, 2024. 8. Newspapers.com.
  6. News: Defense official to speak at Flaget. Chillicothe Gazette. Chillicothe, Ohio. May 25, 1972. May 12, 2024. 1. Newspapers.com.
  7. Web site: Barry J. Shillito: Hall of Fame Class of 2021. Ohio Department of Veterans Services. May 12, 2024.