Background
Burkhart, William Henry was born on October 18, 1909 in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Joseph Vernor and Nancy Barbara (Fogelsonger) Burkhart.
Burkhart, William Henry was born on October 18, 1909 in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Joseph Vernor and Nancy Barbara (Fogelsonger) Burkhart.
Bachelor of Education, Shippensburg State Teachers College, 1934.
Reporter Shippensburg News-Chronicle, 1934—1936. Teacher elementary school Southampton Township, Franklin County, 1936—1942. With Letterkenny Army Depot, 1942—1971.
Production specialist, 1948—1953. Post restaurant officer, 1948—1953. Education specialist, 1953—1971.
Served with United States Army, 1944-1946.
Scoutmaster Boy Scouts America, 1939—1940. Supervisor Shippensburg Ground Observatory Post, 1950—1958. Secretary Shippensburg Planning Commission, 1958—1972.
Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Cumberland County History Society, Shippensburg History Society, Military Order Purple Heart, American Legion, Masons.
Married Vada Mae Rotz, September 2, 1934. Children: Joan Yvonne, Judy Anne, Kay Romaine, Connie Louise.