Background
Sizemore, William Gene was born on August 4, 1927 in Chauncey, Illinois, United States. Son of Boyd Monroe and Cliffa Milburn (Fielden) Sizemore.
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William Gene Sizemore
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William Gene Sizemore, American association executive. Decorated Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross with 3 gold stars, Defense Meritorious Service medal, Bronze Star, Air medal with 3 silver stars and 1 gold star, Navy Commendation medal with 2 gold stars, 2 Defense Superior Service medals, Republican of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Bronze Star, Korean Presidential citation.
Education
Bachelor, University California, Berkeley, 1960. Postgraduate, United States Naval Post Graduate School.
Career
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1949, served as naval aviator, advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1977. Commanding officer Attack Squadron 93, 1965-1966, Attack Carrier Air Wing One, 1969-1970, Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Florida, 1972-1974. Head aviation plans branch Office Chief Naval Operations, 1974-1975.
Head aviation officer distribution control division Bureau Naval Personnel, 1975-1977. Deputy director for operations National Military Command Center, Organization Joint Chiefs Staff, 1977-1978. United States defense attache to Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics, 1979-1981.
Deputy director Defense Nuclear Agency, Washington, 1981-1982. Retired, 1982; vice president, director Eden and Hannon Investment Banking, Alexandria, Virginia, 1982-1984. Executive director Navy League United States, Arlington, 1984-1989, assistant secretary general AASRF- Statens Järnvägar United States of America, since 1989.
Achievements
Membership
Member American Society Association Executives, Association Naval Aviation (life), Navy League United States (life). Clubs: Army-Navy (Washington). Army-Navy Country. Lodges: Masons (33 degree, past national president Sojourners, division assistant secretary general since 1989).
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Married Hellen Harriett Fish, August 8, 1950. Children: William G., Robert C.
Education
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1960
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Career
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1949
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1965 - 1966
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1969 - 1970
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1972 - 1974
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1974 - 1975
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1975 - 1977
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1977
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1977 - 1978
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1979 - 1981
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1981 - 1982
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1982
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1982 - 1984
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1982 - 1984
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1984 - 1989
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Awards
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Decorated Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross with 3 gold stars, Defense Meritorious Service medal, Bronze Star, Air medal with 3 silver stars and 1 gold star, Navy Commendation medal with 2 gold stars, 2 Defense Superior Service medals, Republican of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Bronze Star, Korean Presidential citation.Decorated Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross with 3 gold stars, Defense Meritorious Service medal, Bronze Star, Air medal with 3 silver stars and 1 gold star, Navy Commendation medal with 2 gold stars, 2 Defense Superior Service medals, Republican of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Bronze Star, Korean Presidential citation.