Background
III, David Spencer Bill, was born on August 27, 1944 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Son of David Spencer Junior and Charlotte Randolph (Harris) B.
III, David Spencer Bill, was born on August 27, 1944 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Son of David Spencer Junior and Charlotte Randolph (Harris) B.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1966. Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Naval Postgraduate School, 1971.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1966, advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1992. With United States Ship John King, 1966-1968, River Division 554, 1968-1969, River Division 514, 1969, United States Ship Joseph P. Kennedy Junior, 1972-1973. Commander Naval Forces Carribean, 1975-1977, Royal Navy College, United Kingdom, 1977-1978.
Conventional ordnance officer United States Naval Forces Europe, 1978-1979. Executive officer United States Ship Coontz, 1979-1981. Staff, Commander 6th Fleet, Strike Force, South, Allied Naval Forces South, 1981-1983.
Commanding officer United States Ship Mahan, 1983-1986. Instructor Tactical Training Group, Atlantic, 1986. Executive assistant to Commander Naval Sea Systems Command, 1986-1988.
Commanding officer United States Ship Mobile Bay, 1988-1990, United States Ship Wisconsin, 1990-1991. Director Surface Platform and Combat Systems Division Office of Chief of Naval Operations, 1991-1993. Director operations and plans CINCLANTFLT, 1993-1994, deputy, chief of staff, since 1994.
Active Governor Commission on Military Affairs, Virginia, 1994.
Member Army and Navy Club, Army Navy Country Club (board directors), Newport Country Club.
Married Maria Christine Botty, September 13, 1978. Children: David S. IV, Martina Botty.