Background
Williamson,, Daniel Lester was born on November 29, 1924 in Wilmington, North Carolina, United States. Son of Daniel Lester and Margaret Myrtle (Patterson) Williamson.
Williamson,, Daniel Lester was born on November 29, 1924 in Wilmington, North Carolina, United States. Son of Daniel Lester and Margaret Myrtle (Patterson) Williamson.
Associate of Arts, George Washington University, 1948.
Joined Department State, 1946. Consul Calcutta, India, 1957-1962. 1st secretary Tehran, India, 1962-1966.
Administrative officer Jidda, Saudi Arabia, 1966-1969. Deputy executive director (Bureau Near East and South Asia Affairs), Washington, 1969-1970, executive director, since 1974. Counselor administrative affairs, Tokyo, 1971-1974.
Executive director Near East and South Asia Bureau, Washington, 1974-1975. Deputy assistant secretary for budget and finance Administration Bureau, 1975-1978. Senior inspector Office of Inspector General, 1978, counselor administrative affairs, London, 1979-1981.
Expert Office Undersec. for Management, 1980-1981. Senior inspector-consultant Office of Inspector General, since 1981.
Served to lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946, 51-53. Member of Royal Calcutta Golf (Calcutta, India).
Married Catherine Bryan, August 14, 1945. Children: Michael, Anne Williamson Blackburn, Patricia, Lynn Williamson Foster.