Background
Smith, William Francis was born on December 18, 1922 in La Crescenta, California, United States. Son of George Joseph and Hazel Delight (Newcomb) Smith.
Smith, William Francis was born on December 18, 1922 in La Crescenta, California, United States. Son of George Joseph and Hazel Delight (Newcomb) Smith.
Associate of Arts, Santa Ana Junior College, 1947. Bachelor, University Redlands, 1949. Master of Arts, University Redlands, 1952.
Teacher, Perris (California) Union High School, 1950-1953; teacher, Garden Grove (California) High School, 1953-1991.
Sergeant United States Army, 1943-1946, European Theatre of Operations. Member Mystery Writers American, American Legion.
Married Rosemary Gladys Boose, September 12, 1948. Children: Rosemary K. West, Lawrence Bradford, Philip Steven, Rebecca Sue.