Background
McCINNIS, William Holroyd was born on December 25, 1894 in Beckley, West Virginia, United States. Son of W. H. and Sallie (Holroyd) McGinnis.
McCINNIS, William Holroyd was born on December 25, 1894 in Beckley, West Virginia, United States. Son of W. H. and Sallie (Holroyd) McGinnis.
High School; Wash, and Lee University. West Virginia U.
Admitted to bar 1925. Vice Commander, American Legion, W. Virginia., 1921. Elected, Prosecuting Attorney, Raleigh Company, West Virginia, since 1928.
Served as Sergeant Company D, 12th Machine Gun Battalion 4th, American Expeditionary Forces (now 1st Lieutenant, 150th Infantry., West Virginia) National. Guard. Dem.
Member: Sigma Nu; Phi Delta Phi. Artist Fellowship & Master of Arts. Masons; Shriners; Legion of Valor (Distinguished Service Cross).
Mechanical Engineer Church South. American Legion. Clubs: Black Knight, Country (Beckley).