Background
Fleete, William Alfred was born on January 21, 1892 in Niles, Ohio, United States. Son of William and Lucy (Jewkes) Fleete.
Fleete, William Alfred was born on January 21, 1892 in Niles, Ohio, United States. Son of William and Lucy (Jewkes) Fleete.
Student in public schools.
Yard conductor, New York Central R.R., Cleveland, 1916-1953; with, Switchmen's Union N.A., from 1916; local chairman, Switchmen's Union N.A., 1927-1937; general chairman New York City R.R. Lines West, Switchmen's Union N.A., 1937-1952; international vice president, Switchmen's Union N.A., 1945-1947; international president, Switchmen's Union N.A., from 1953.
Member Railway Labor Executives Association.
Married Bertha Fogel, June 19, 1916. 1 child, William.