Background
Cooper, William Goodwin was born on July 22, 1903 in Savannah, Georgia, United States. Son of Albert Sidney and Katherine (Falli) Cooper.
Cooper, William Goodwin was born on July 22, 1903 in Savannah, Georgia, United States. Son of Albert Sidney and Katherine (Falli) Cooper.
Student Georgia Institute Technology, 1921-1922. Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1926. Student National War College, 1950-1951.
Ensign United States Navy, 1926, designated naval aviator, 1929, vice admiral. Commander United States Ship McCalla, United States Ship Charles J. Badger, Destroyer Division 98, World World World War World War II Successively commander Destroyer Squadron 9, United States Ship Newport News, Destroyer Flotilla 6.
Naval Base, Guantanamo. Deputy controller United States Navy.
Commander Anti-Submarine Defense Force, United States Atlantic Fleet, Norfolk, 1958-1971.
Member Naval Institute (secretary 1948-1950, editor proceedings 1948-1950, director 1950-1951), Phi Gamma Delta. Clubs: New York Yacht (New York City).
Married Lois Luther, October 19, 1929. Children: William Goodwin, Ann, John L. Commissioned.