Background
Fields, William Alexander was born on June 21, 1959 in Queens, New York, United States. Son of William Gerard and Alice Mary (Byrne) Fields.
naval officer mechanical engineer
Fields, William Alexander was born on June 21, 1959 in Queens, New York, United States. Son of William Gerard and Alice Mary (Byrne) Fields.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Manhattan College, 1982; Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Postgraduate School, 1990.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1982; advanced through grades to Lieutenant, United States Navy, 1986; electrical officer, then engineering officer United States Ship Bonefish, United States Navy, Charleston, South Carolina., 1984-1987; ship superintendent Portsmouth (N.H.) Naval Shipyard, United States Navy, since 1991; advanced through grades to lieutenant commander, United States Navy, 1993; docking officer, United States Navy, since 1993.
Member National Society of Professional Engineers, American Society Naval Engineers, Knights of Columbus.
Married Katherine Elizabeth Rooney, September 14, 1984. Children: William Alexander Junior, John Joseph, Peter James.