Background
Westervelt, William Irving was born on September 11, 1876 in Corpus Christi, Texas, United States. Son of G. W. and I. F. Westervelt.
Westervelt, William Irving was born on September 11, 1876 in Corpus Christi, Texas, United States. Son of G. W. and I. F. Westervelt.
Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1900.
Commissioned Second lieutenant 1st Artillery, June 13, 1900. Promoted through grades lieutenant colonel, November 3, 1910. Brigadier general N.A., 1918.
Served in Department of Texas and Philippines. Member Field Artillery Board, 1910-1911. Member Executive Commercial Policy Committee, 1933.
Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Clubs: University (New York).
Married Dorothy Jocelyn, December 26, 1918. Children: Peter Jocelyn, Dirck de Ryee, Jane.