Background
Thompson, William was born on September 16, 1922 in Escanaba, Michigan, United States. Son of Waino Alexander and Viola Ellen (Wood) Thompson.
consultant public relations executive
Thompson, William was born on September 16, 1922 in Escanaba, Michigan, United States. Son of Waino Alexander and Viola Ellen (Wood) Thompson.
Student, Wabash College, 1944—1945. Bachelor of Science, George Washington University, 1965. Graduate, Harvard University Business School Advanced Management Program, 1970.
Enlisted United States Navy, 1942, commissioned ensign, 1945, rear admiral, 1971. Special assistant public affairs Secretary Navy, 1964—1970. Deputy chief information Navy Department, Pentagon, Washington, chief information, 1971—1975.
Retired, 1975; president Admiralty Communications, Inc., McLean, Virginia, from 1978, United States Navy Memorial Foundation, Washington, 1978—1993. President emeritus, from 1993. Director International Consortium Research Health Effects Radiation.
Chairman board, director Admiralty General Corporation, McLean, from 1983. Public relations consultant, from 1975.
Member Public Relations Society American (Silver Anvil award for best press relations 1962), United States Navy Public Affairs Alumni Association (founder), Sigma Chirurgical Club: Army Navy Country (Arlington, Virginia).
Married Dorothy Elizabeth Zum Buttel, July 11, 1945. Children: Stephanie Jo Thompson Graves, Craig Donald, Brian William.