Background
Croft, William Crosswell was born on January 8, 1918 in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. Son of Edward S. and Mary (Crosswell) Croft.
Croft, William Crosswell was born on January 8, 1918 in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. Son of Edward S. and Mary (Crosswell) Croft.
Student, The Citadel, 1935-1936; Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1940.
Technology supervisor, Anaconda Wire & Cable Company, Orange, California, 1946-1948; general manager, William J. Moran Company, Alhambra, California, 1948-1950; works manager, Pyle-National Company, Chicago, 1950-1952; vice president, Pyle-National Company, Chicago, 1953-1954; executive vice president, Pyle-National Company, Chicago, 1955; president, Pyle-National Company, Chicago, 1955-1976; chairman, Clements National Company, Chicago, since 1976. Board directors Methode Electronics, Inc., United Trust Inc., Springfield, Mercury Finance Company, Northbrook, Florida.
President Chicago Crime Commission Served from ensign to lieutenant Commander United States Navy, 1940-1946. Member Chicago President's Organization, Illinois Manufacturers Association (past president, director) Clubs: Union League (Chicago), Chicago (Chicago), Glen View (Chicago), Mid-America (Chicago).
Married Helen Barbara Engh, March 7, 1942. Children— William Crosswell, Mary Barbara, Douglas E., Helen W., Jean Annual.