Background
Byrne,, William Madison was born on November 5, 1938 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of William Madison and Janelle (Sudlow) Byrne.
Byrne,, William Madison was born on November 5, 1938 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of William Madison and Janelle (Sudlow) Byrne.
Bachelor of Science, University Missouri, Rolla, 1960. Doctor of Philosophy, University Missouri, Rolla, 1970. Degree in aerospace engineering (honorary), University Missouri, Rolla, 1986.
Master of Science, University of California at Los Angeles, 1964.
Propulsion researcher Naval Weapons Center, China Lake, California, 1960-1964. Technical engineer Beech Missile Systems, Wichita, Kansas, 1964-1970, project engineer, 1970-1980, chief technical engineer, 1980-1984. Manager missile systems Beech Aircraft Corporation, since 1984.
Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1960.
Married Mary Constance Lamb, December 17, 1960. Children: Bonnie Sue Byrne Hoover, Paul William.