Background
McDonald, William Gerald was born on June 2, 1919 in Providence. Son of William Leo and Catherine Theresa (White) McDonald.
McDonald, William Gerald was born on June 2, 1919 in Providence. Son of William Leo and Catherine Theresa (White) McDonald.
Bachelor in Economics, University Tulsa, 1949. Postgraduate, Georgetown University, 1950. Postgraduate, Columbia University, 1954.
Graduate executive management program, Columbia University, 1957. Grad, Command and General Staff College, Armed Forces Staff College.
Served as enlisted man United States Army Air Force, 1942, commissioned officer advanced through grades to colonel, 1959. Assistant professor United States Military Academy, 1952-1956. Professor political science United States Air Force Academy, 1961-1962.
Special assistant chief staff United States Air Force Office Secretary Defense, 1962-1968. Retired United States Air Force, 1970. With Office Management and Budget, Washington, 1970-1972.
Director plans and schedules Atomic Energy Commission National Research Council, 1972-1977. Executive director Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Department Energy, from 1977.
Active Association for Retarded Children.
Married Agnes G. Sellman, April 28, 1944. Children: William G., Francis L., M. Brian, Catherine T.