Background
Franke, William Birrell was born on April 15, 1894 in Troy, New York, United States. Son of William G. and Helena E. (Birrell) Franke.
Franke, William Birrell was born on April 15, 1894 in Troy, New York, United States. Son of William G. and Helena E. (Birrell) Franke.
Doctor of Science, University Louisville, 1948. Data Control Language, Pace College, 1955.
President, Securities Company
special assistant to, Secretary of Defense, 1951-1952;
assistant secretary for finance management, Navy, 1954-1957;
under-secretary, Navy, 1957-1959;
secretary, Navy, 1959-1960;
business consultant, from 1960. Vice Chairman of the Board Fram Corporation. President, director Carolina, Clinchfield & Ohio R.R.
Director Penn-Dixie Cement Corporation, Rutland County Bank, Rutland, Vermont.
Member Union League Club (New York City), Army and Navy Club (Washington), Rutland Country Club.
Married Bertha Irene Reedy, June 28, 1919. Children: Phyllis Birrell (Mistress Harding Hall Fowler), Ann Tallmadge (Mistress John Anthony Ulinski Junior), Patricia Wendell (Mistress W. Sherman Kouns).