Background
Burke, William was born on August 14, 1917 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Son of Myles Michael and Phoebe (McGraw) Burke.
Burke, William was born on August 14, 1917 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Son of Myles Michael and Phoebe (McGraw) Burke.
Bachelor, University Alabama, 1940.
Commissioned 2nd. Lieutenant United States Army Air Corps, 1941, advanced through graded to brigadier general, 1941—1965. Director operations Modern Airline, Miami, 1967—1978.
Retired. Director National Land Council, 1982—1985. Advisor Ohio Securities Commission, 1980—1985.
Consultant Connecticut Real Estate Commn, 1970—1984.
Supporter University Miami Tennis Team, Coral Cables, Florida, 1980—1984, Member of Air Force Association, Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce (chairman legislation priorities 1983-1985), Miami Chamber of Commerce (board of directors).
Married Josephine Henrickson, March 2, 1946. Children: Josephine Barroll, William.