Background
Smith, George William was born on March 28, 1891 in Newport, Rhode Island, United States. Son of George William and Bessier (Carr) Smith.
Smith, George William was born on March 28, 1891 in Newport, Rhode Island, United States. Son of George William and Bessier (Carr) Smith.
Bachelor of Science, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1915. Master of Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1917.
Research engineer White Motor Company, Cleveland, 1915-1917. Chief engineer United States Naval Aircraft Factory, Philadelphia, 1917-1919. Works manager Victor Talking Machine Company, Camden, New Jersey, 1919-1925.
Vice president White Motor Company, Cleveland, 1925-1935. Consultant engineer, president Smith & Wood Incorporated, New York York City, 1935-1947. Chairman board directors DeLAval Steam Turbine Company, Trenton, New Jersey.
Trustee Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Member Institute Aeronautical Sciences, Naval Architects and Marine Engineers Society Automotive Engineers, New York State Society Professional Engineers, American Association Naval Engineers, National Security Industrial Association, Swedish Chamber of Commerce, Wings Club, Pinnacle Club, Gibson Island (Maryland) Club, National Aviation Club (Washington), Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, Alpha Tau Omega.
Married Alice Bertha Wood, September 24, 1913. 1 child, Stedman West.