John F. Blake
John F. Blake | |
|---|---|
Deputy Director of Central Intelligence | |
| Acting August 1, 1977 – February 10, 1978 | |
| President | Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | E. Henry Knoche |
| Succeeded by | Frank Carlucci |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 10, 1922 San Francisco, California |
| Died | March 27, 1995 (aged 72) Arlington County, Virginia |
| Nationality | American |
John F. Blake (July 10, 1922 – March 27, 1995)
Early life and education
Blake was born in
Intelligence career
Blake's intelligence career began during World War II when he served in the United States Army. There, he was assigned to the Office of Strategic Services, a wartime intelligence agency of the United States during World War II and a predecessor to the Central Intelligence Agency. Blake was stationed in Washington, D.C., and continued working there after the end of World War II.[2]
In 1947, the Central Intelligence Agency was established and Blake joined. At the CIA, Blake's assignments included a tour of duty in Germany before later switching to administration. He served as director of personnel, director of logistics, assistant inspector general, and Deputy Director for Administration. From August 1977 to February 1978, Blake served as acting Deputy Director of Central Intelligence. He retired from the agency in 1979.[2][3]
In 1981, Blake was appointed staff director of the
In 1982, Blake joined Electronic Warfare Associates Inc. of Vienna. He served as vice president for administration there before retiring in 1986.[2]
Blake then became an
Blake was also a former president and director of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers and a former director of the Central Intelligence Retirees Association.[2]
Honors and awards
Blake was awarded the
He received an honorary doctorate in strategic studies from the National Defense Intelligence College.[2]
Personal life and death
Blake died of cancer on March 27, 1995, in Arlington County, Virginia. He was married to Frances F. Blake for 46 years and was survived by five daughters.[2]
References
- ^ a b "John F Blake". Fold3. Retrieved April 11, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "John F. Blake Dies at 72". The Washington Post. March 29, 1995. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
- ^ a b "The Death of John F. Blake (Senate - April 24, 1995)". Federation of American Scientists - Intelligence Resource Program. Retrieved April 9, 2020.