Background
Williams, Kent Harlan was born on August 18, 1943 in Forty Fort, Pennsylvania, United States.
Williams, Kent Harlan was born on August 18, 1943 in Forty Fort, Pennsylvania, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, United States Coast Guard Academy, 1965; postgraduate, Naval Postgraduate School, 1969-1970; postgraduate, Naval War College, 1978-1979; postgraduate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1983-1984.
Commissioned ensign, United States Coast Guard, 1965; advanced through grades to vice admiral, United States Coast Guard, 1994; resource director, comptr., United States Coast Guard, Washington, 1990-1991; chief, office acquisition, United States Coast Guard, Washington, 1991-1993; district commander, United States Coast Guard, Boston, 1993-1994; chief of staff, United States Coast Guard, Boston, 1994-1996.
Member American Society Military Comptroller, Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Club.
Married Geraldine M. Boyle, 1965. Children: Deborah, Rebecca, Jessica.