Background
Campbell, William John was born on May 11, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William George and Rose Mary (Kyllar) Campbell.
Experimental test pilot air force officer
Campbell, William John was born on May 11, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William George and Rose Mary (Kyllar) Campbell.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1953. Master of Science, University Southern California, 1968. Postgraduate, Industrial College Armed Forces, 1972.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Air Force, 1953. Advanced through grades to lieutenant general, 1982. Retired, 1985; director development, test and evaluation, aeronautical systems division Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, 1973-1974.
Commander, 6th strategic wing Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, 1974-1975. Assistant deputy chief of staff, plans for special programs, then assistant deputy chief of staff, plans, Headquarters Strategic Air Command, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, 1975-1980. Finally deputy chief of staff, plans Strategic Air Command, 1975-1980.
Director programs Headquarters United States Air Force, Washington, 1980-1982. Commander 8th Air Force Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, 1982-1984. Vice commander-in-chief Strategic Air Command, Offutt Air Force Base, since 1984.
Commandant United States Air Force Aerospace Research Pilot School, Edwards Air Force Base, California, 1971. Corporation advisory board Martin Marietta Corporation. Consultant Lockheed-California Company.
Board directors Rediffusion Simulation Inc., Arlington, Texas.
Member Society Experimental Test Pilots.
Married Helen Catherine Webb, June 2, 1953 (divorced January 1971). Children– William Michael, David Bruce. Married Peggy Jean Monday, December 4, 1971.
1 child, Kathryn Lynette.