Background
Lilly, William Eldridge was born on August 25, 1921 in Liberty, Texas, United States. Son of Lawrence C. and Maude (McKinney) Lilly.
Lilly, William Eldridge was born on August 25, 1921 in Liberty, Texas, United States. Son of Lawrence C. and Maude (McKinney) Lilly.
Bachelor of Arts, University of California at Berkeley, 1950; graduate student, University California at Berkeley, 1950-1951.
Program analyst, Naval Ordnance Test Station, China Lake, California, 1950-1952; head estimates and analysis, Naval Bureau Ordnance, Washington, 1952-1954; deputy budget officer, National Bureau Standards, 1954-1956; assistant director plans and programs, Navy Polaris program, 1956-1960; with, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, since 1960; assistant administrator for administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1967-1972; comptroller, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1972-1982; consultant, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, since 1982.
President Arlington County (Virginia) Youth Organization, 1966-1969. Served with United States Navy, 1940-1946. Member of Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Sigma Alpha.
Married Blanche Elizabeth Bromert, January 18, 1944. Children— Lizbeth Kristine, William Michael.