Background
Heaman, William Mcpherson was born on April 2, 1910 in White Salmon, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Bertram M. and Harriet (McPherson) Heaman.
Heaman, William Mcpherson was born on April 2, 1910 in White Salmon, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Bertram M. and Harriet (McPherson) Heaman.
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University Washington, 1935. Graduate, Armed Forces Staff College, 1947. Postgraduate, George Washington University, 1961.
Engineer with National Tank and Pipe Company, Portland, Oregon, 1935-1941. Commissioned lieutenant (junior grade) Civil Engineer Corps, United States Navy, 1941, advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1965. Assigned Pearl Harbor, 1941-1944.
Assigned Newport, Rhode Island, 1944-1947. Member staff Fleet Marine Force Pacific, 1947-1950. Assigned Seabee Center Pt.
Hueneme, California, 1950-1951. Assigned Bureau Yards and Docks Washington, 1951-1955. Public works officer Naval Air Station Alameda, California, 1955-1959.
Officer charge construction Philippines, 1959-1960. Assistant chief Bureau Yards and Docks, 1960-1961. Commander Seabees, Atlantic Fleet, 1962-1963.
Director Southeast division Bureau Yards and Docks, 1963-1965. Officer charge construction Vietnam, 1965. Commander Pacific division Naval Facilities Engineering Command, 1965-1969.
President W.M. Heaman & Associates, since 1970.
Member Society of America Military Engineers, National Society Professional Engineers, National Rifle Association, Sigma Chi.
Married Mildred Coe, October 8, 1937. Children: Patricia Louise Heaman Murphy, Richard Coe.