Background
Read, William Lawrence was born on July 8, 1926 in Brooklyn. Son of Reginald A. and Martha (Bedell) Read.
naval officer business executive
Read, William Lawrence was born on July 8, 1926 in Brooklyn. Son of Reginald A. and Martha (Bedell) Read.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1949. Master of Science, George Washington University, 1970.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1949; advanced through grades to vice admiral, United States Navy, 1977; commander, United States Ship Van Voorhis, 1961-1963; commander, United States Ship King, 1966-1968; commander, Escort Squadron Ten, 1968-1969; commander, Cruiser-Destroyer Flotilla Three, 1972-1973; senior aide to SACEUR, 1970-1972; military assistant to secretary Defense, 1963-1966; assistant chief Navy Personnel for officer development and distribution, 1973-1974; director Ship Acquisition Division, Office Chief Naval Operations, 1974-1977; commander Naval Surface Force, United States Atlantic Fleet, 1977-1979; vice president construction management, Lone Star Industries, Greenwich, Connecticut, 1979-1983. Board directors Olin Corporation, Memorial Health Sys.
Member Surface Navy Association (board directors).
Married Martha Miller, November 25, 1950. Children: Allison, William Lawrence, John Alexander.