Background
Mccain, William Alexander was born on August 25, 1878 in Carroll County, Mississippi, United States. Son of John Sidney and Elizabeth Ann (Young) Mccain.
Mccain, William Alexander was born on August 25, 1878 in Carroll County, Mississippi, United States. Son of John Sidney and Elizabeth Ann (Young) Mccain.
Student University of Mississippi, 1895-1896. Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1902, School of Application for Cavalry and Field Artillery, 1905, Army Industrial College, 1924, Army War College, 1928.
Earle. Commissioned Second lieutenant, Cavalry, United States Army, 1902. Promoted through grades to brigadier general, 1940.
Member Society of the Cincinnati (Virginia), Phi Delta Theta, Presbyterian. Club: Army and Navy (Washington).
Married Mary Louise Earle, March 17, 1905.