Background
Schachte, William Leon was born on May 1, 1940 in Charleston, South Carolina.
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William Leon Schachte
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Bachelor, Clemson U., 1963; Juris Doctor, University of Southern California, 1973; Master of Laws in International Law, George Washington University, 1979.
Career
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1963; advanced through grades to rear admiral, United States Navy, 1988; with, Naval Legal Office, Charleston, 1974; commander, Surface Forces., Norfolk, Virginia, 1977-1979; head Law of the Sea branch, Office of Judge Advocate General, Washington, k1980-1982; with international security affairs, Office Secretary of Defense, Washington, 1982-1984; head military personnel, Office of Judge Advocate General, Washington, 1984-1986; head international law, Office of Judge Advocate General, Washington, 1988; commander, Naval Investigative Svc. Command, Washington, 1989-1990; deputy judge advocate general, United States Navy, Washington, since 1990.
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Membership
Member American Bar Association (chairman international law practice since 1991).
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American -
Religion
Roman Catholic
Awards
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Decorated Defense Distinguished Svc. medal, Defense Superior Svc. medal, Legion of Merit with gold star, Bronze Star, Meritorious Svc. medal with gold star.Decorated Defense Distinguished Svc. medal, Defense Superior Svc. medal, Legion of Merit with gold star, Bronze Star, Meritorious Svc. medal with gold star.