Background
Robertson,, William Dixon was born on August 27, 1926 in Lexington, North Carolina, United States. Son of William Dixon and Mary Norman (Hargrave) Robertson.
consultant naval officer corporate executive
Robertson,, William Dixon was born on August 27, 1926 in Lexington, North Carolina, United States. Son of William Dixon and Mary Norman (Hargrave) Robertson.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1947. Postgraduate, Industrial College Armed Forces, 1971. Master of Science, George Washington University, 1971.
Served as enlisted man and midshipman United States Navy, 1943-1947, commissioned ensign, 1947, advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1974. Served in various sea assignments, 1947-1974. Commander guided missile cruiser, 1972-1974.
Director division strategic forces (Navy Systems Analysis Office), Washington, 1969-1970. Director professional education (United States Naval Academy), 1971-1972, member admissions board, 1971-1972, chairman board, 1972. Vice-director (Defense Intelligence Agency), Washington, 1974-1979, retired, 1979.
Vice president Delex Systems Inc., Vienna, 1979-1985. Advisory board National Security Agency, since 1983.
Member Smithsonian Institution, National Geography Society, United States Naval Institute Clubs: Army-Navy Country, Army-Navy Town (Washington). Forest Lake (Columbia, South Carolina).
Married Frances Warthen Tuttle, September 27, 1952. Children– Dixon, Frances.