Background
James, William Langford was born on January 13, 1939 in Southampton, Virginia, United States. Son of Leroy and Worthie (Murphy) James.
James, William Langford was born on January 13, 1939 in Southampton, Virginia, United States. Son of Leroy and Worthie (Murphy) James.
Student, Virginia State College, 1956. Student, Hampton Institute, 1958. Bachelor of Science, California State University, Los Angeles, 1962.
Master of Science, California State University, Los Angeles, 1964. Postgraduate, University Nevada, Reno, 1984. Special engineering studies, University of California at Los Angeles, 1982.
Research engineer non-metallic materials laboratory, North America Aviation, Los Angeles, 1960-1967; research analyst technical staff, The Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, 1967-1975; materials engineer, The Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, 1975-1985; project engineer program management office space launch operations, The Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, California, 1985-1996.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, Society Advancement Material and Process Engineering (vice-chairman 1987-1989).
Married Elaine Cecilia Reed. Children: William Junior, Terri Lynne.