Background
Wemple, William was born on November 3, 1912 in New York City. Son of William Lester and Dorothy (Gunnels) Wemple.
Wemple, William was born on November 3, 1912 in New York City. Son of William Lester and Dorothy (Gunnels) Wemple.
He attended the Wardlaw School 1924-1928, and then the Loomis School, graduating in 1930. He then attended Harvard College, receiving his Bachelor of Arts in 1934.
During his time in college, he was captain of the Harvard soccer team in 1933. He then enrolled in Columbia Law School and received his Bachelor of Laws in 1937. He was admitted to the bar of New York State in 1938.
In August 1937, Wemple joined the New York law firm of Cravath, Swaine & Moore.
He worked there until April 1942. During World World War II, Wemple served in the United States Department of the Navy" General’ s Office of General Counsel (Director of Nursing-Office of Government Commerce) beginning in April 1942.
He began as Assistant Counsel of the Bureau of Aeronautics, then became Counsel of the Bureau. He was then promoted to Assistant General Counsel of the Navy, and finally, from July 27, 1946 to August 23, 1946, he was General Counsel of the Navy.
During his time at Director of Nursing-Office of Government Commerce, Wemple also served in the United States Navy Reserve, becoming a Lieutenant in January 1943 and then a Lieutenant Commander in September 1943.
He was released from the Navy Reserve.
Member planning commission Village of Scarsdale, New York, 1957-1964. Board directors Scarsdale Community Fund and Council, 1955-1960. Served to lieutenant Commander United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1945.
Fellow American Bar Foundation. Member American Bar Association (council corporation, banking and business law section 1976-1980), American Law Institute, New York State Bar Association (chairman banking, corporation and business law section 1969-1970). Clubs: Town (Scarsdale) (governor 1959-1962, 75-76, chairman education committee 1976-1977).
Married Dorothea Dutcher, November 1, 1941. Children: Littlepaige, Katharine Holland, William Barent, Leslie, Wendy, Stephanie, Liana Ashley.