Background
Buell, William Ackerman was born on June 27, 1925 in New York City. Son of William Ackerman and Lois (Cochran) Buell.
Buell, William Ackerman was born on June 27, 1925 in New York City. Son of William Ackerman and Lois (Cochran) Buell.
Bachelor of Arts, Princeton University, 1950; Master of Science, George Washington University, 1967.
Pilot, Central Air Transport, Shanghai, China, 1946-1947; foreign service officer, Department State, Washington, 1951-1975; legislation assistant to, Sen. Adlai Stevenson, Washington, 1975-1977; vice president, Radio Free Europe-Radio Liberty, Munich and Washington, 1977-1987; consultant, International Rescue Committee (administering medical assistance projects in Poland and Russia), since 1988.
Board of directors Hospice Care of Rhode Island, since 1991. Trustee Preservation Society of Newport County, since 1990, St. George's School, since 1992. First lieutenant United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1943-1946.
Member Metropolitan Club (Washington), Cruising Club of America (New York City), Royal Ocean Racing Club (London), Ocean Cruising Club (London).
Married Jeanne Baldwin, February 19, 1950 (deceased 1968). Children– Jeanne Buell Greco, William Ackerman III, Nancy, John. Married Mary Cutler O'Shaughnessy, August 17, 1969.
Stepchildren– Elise, Nelson, Sophie.