Background
Richardson, William Rowland was born on March 25, 1929 in Taichow, Kiangsu, China. Son of Robert Price and Agnes (Rowland) Richardson.
Richardson, William Rowland was born on March 25, 1929 in Taichow, Kiangsu, China. Son of Robert Price and Agnes (Rowland) Richardson.
Student, Davidson College, 1947. Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1951. Master of Science, George Washington University, 1968.
Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), University Akron, 1984.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, 1951, advanced through grades to general, 1983. Assistant commandant United States Army Infantry School, Fort Benning, Georgia, 1972-1974. Commanding general 193d Infantry Brigadier, Canal Zone, Panama, 1974-1977.
Director requirements, office of deputy chief of staff The Pentagon, Washington, 1977-1979. Commander combined arms center, commandant Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, 1979-1981. Deputy chief of staff for operations and plans The Pentagon, Washington, 1981-1983.
Commander United States Army Training and Doctrine Command, Fort Monroe, Virginia, 1983-1986. Retired, 1986; executive vice president, army programs Burdeshaw Associates, Ltd., Bethesda, Maryland, since 1986.
Member Association United States Army, West Point Alumni Association, Council Foreign Relations Lodges: Kiwanis.
Married Mary Bailey, June 16, 1951. Children– William R. Junior, David S., John M.