Background
Meiklejohn, William Henry was born on January 7, 1917 in Virden, Illinois, United States. Son of John Backus and Ethel (Bone) Meiklejohn.
Meiklejohn, William Henry was born on January 7, 1917 in Virden, Illinois, United States. Son of John Backus and Ethel (Bone) Meiklejohn.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois, 1940; Master of Science in Physics, Union College, 1954.
Manager General Electric, Lynn, Massachusetts, 1948-1951, scientist Schenectady, New York, 1951-1984. Visiting professor Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, 1984-1987. With MOVID Information Technology, Schenectady, New York, since 1987.
Member minerals and metals advisory board National Academy of Sciences, Washington, 1952-1962.
Scoutmaster Boy Scouts American, Lynnfield, Massachusetts, 1945-1951, member council, 1948-1951. Chairman Redfeather Community Chest, Lynnfield, 1950-1951. Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (basic science committee), American Institute Physics.
Married Ella Mae Moore, November 10, 1936 (deceased 1955). Children: Jo Ann, William Henry, Anita Louise, Joyce Ellen. Married Arlene Mae Loucks, March 16, 1974.