Background
Ellis, William Harold was born on January 2, 1925 in Rossmoyne, Ohio, United States. Son of William Engelage and Norma Belle (Rose) Ellis.
Ellis, William Harold was born on January 2, 1925 in Rossmoyne, Ohio, United States. Son of William Engelage and Norma Belle (Rose) Ellis.
Student, University Cincinnati, 1942-1943; student, Ohio State University, 1948-1950; Bachelor of Arts, George Washington University, 1960; Master of Science, George Washington University, 1967.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1945; advanced through grades to rear admiral, United States Navy, 1973; commander, Carrier Air Wing 21, 1965-1966; commanding officer, United States Ship Raleigh, 1970-1971; commander, Amphibious Squadron 3, 1972-1973; commander, Amphibious Group 2, 1973-1975; commander, Naval Safety Center, 1975-1976; commander, Naval Base Norfolk, Virginia commandant, 5th Naval District, 1976-1978.
Board directors, member executive committee Navy Young Men’s Christian Association, Norfolk. Member Mayor's Citizens Advisory Council. Member executive board Norfolk council Boy Scouts American.
Board directors Norfolk United Way. Chairman Norfolk Combined Federal Campaign, 1976-1977. Member advisory council Sandhills Food Bank, 1989-1997, chairman, 1993, 95, 96.
Member Hampton Roads Maritime Association (board directors), Navy League United States, Association Naval Aviation, Retired Officers Association (president 1983), Masons (master 1986).
Married Irene Harriet Werner, May 15, 1947. Children: Susan, William, Cynthia.