Background
Cowhill, William Joseph was born on May 29, 1928 in Brooklyn. Son of Joseph Henry and Lucy Rose (Foppiano) Cowhill.
Cowhill, William Joseph was born on May 29, 1928 in Brooklyn. Son of Joseph Henry and Lucy Rose (Foppiano) Cowhill.
Bachelor of Science, Northwestern University, 1950.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1950; advanced through grades to vice admiral, United States Navy, 1979; commanding officer United States Ship Dace and United States Ship Will Rogers, United States Navy, 1965-1968; PCO instructor, division Naval Reactors, Atomic Energy Commission, United States Navy, 1968-1970; commanding officer United States Ship Holland, Rota, Spain, United States Navy, 1970-1972; nuclear power program manager Bureau Naval Personnel, United States Navy, 1972; commander training command, United States Atlantic Fleet, United States Navy, 1973-1975; assistant deputy chief naval operations for submarine warfare, Office Chief NavalOps., Washington, United States Navy, 1975-1977; commander submarine force, United States Pacific Fleet, United States Navy, 1977-1979; deputy chief operations for logistics, office chief naval operations, United States Navy, 1979-1983; director logistics, joint chiefs of staff, United States Navy, 1983-1985; retired, United States Navy private consultant, Washington, since 1985.
Married Jennifer Jackson, April 16, 1955. Children Robin, Joseph, Beth, Michael, Douglas.