Background
Patterson, William Henry was born on July 2, 1927 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of William Henry and Pearl Mona (Larlee) Patterson.
Patterson, William Henry was born on July 2, 1927 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of William Henry and Pearl Mona (Larlee) Patterson.
Bachelor in Political Science, George Washington University, 1959; Master of Arts in Public Law and Government, Columbia University, 1963.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Army, 1946;
advanced through grades to colonel, United States Army, 1969;
capital outlay committee, Brevard County (Florida) School District, 1986-1993. Member Charter Committee, Brevard County, 1993-1994. Chairman Brevard County Planning and Zoning Board and Local Planning Agency, 1994.
Department chairman National and International Security Studies, occupant Eisenhower chair United States Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, 1976-1978.
Chairman Merritt Island (Florida) Executive Council Homeowner Associations, 1981-1982. Co-founder Civic Action Council, Brevard County, 1983. Director Washington-Moscow Presdn.
Hot Line, 1962-1963. Member Retired Officers Association, Military Order World Wars (chapter Commander 1995-1996).
Married Joyce Ann Powell, August 19, 1950. Children: William H., Catherine E., Carol M., Patricia J., Christopher E., Michael T.