Background
III, Richard David Williams, was born on May 4, 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Richard David Junior and Lucille Sue (Sequin) W.
III, Richard David Williams, was born on May 4, 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Richard David Junior and Lucille Sue (Sequin) W.
Bachelor of Science in Naval Science, United States Naval Academy, 1964. Master of Science in Physics, Naval Postgraduate School, 1972.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1964;
advanced through grades to rear admiral, United States Navy, 1992;
commanding officer, United States Ship Clark (FFG 11), 1982-1984;
commanding officer, United States Ship California (CGN 36), 1985-1988;
commanding officer, Naval Ship Weapon Sys. Engineering Station, Port Hueneme, California, 1990-1992;
DUINS, Surface Warfare Officers School Command, 1985;
DUINS naval reactors activity, Department Energy, Washington, 1985;
chief staff for Surface Combatants Directorate,, Naval Sea Sys. Command, 1988-1990;
director warfare system architecture and engineering, Space and Naval Warfare Sys.
Command, 1992;
program Executive officer for mine warfare, Office Assistant Secretary Navy, Arlington, Virginia, since 1992.
Member education partnership committee Oxnard (California) School District, 1990-1992.
Married Sherryl Cooper. Children: Deborah Lea, Richard David IV.