Background
Tomlinson, William Gosnell was born on December 17, 1897 in Leavenworth, Kansas, United States. Son of John Cassett and Medora (Gosnell) Tomlinson.
Tomlinson, William Gosnell was born on December 17, 1897 in Leavenworth, Kansas, United States. Son of John Cassett and Medora (Gosnell) Tomlinson.
Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1919.
Qualified as naval aviator 1922. Early test pilot; participated in development of dive bombing and carrier aircraft tactics. Commanded patrol squadron which made early overseas flights.
Head Reserve Aviation, Bureau Aeronautics, Washington, District of Columbia, 1932-1935.
In World World World War II served overseas or on sea duty, holding 4 comds., last—aircraft carrier United States Ship Belleau Wood (ship received Presidential Unit citation. Chief air readiness, Navy Department, Washington, District of Columbia.
Commander Pacific Division Military Air Transport Service.
Baptism is something you do in obedience to God, but it is not essential for salvation. In other words, salvation is something God does for us, while baptism is something we do for God.
Member American Schneider Cup Team, 1926.
Married Katharine Estelle Dent, June 15, 1931.