Background
Spears, William Oscar was born on September 18, 1885 in Jasper, Tennessee, United States. Son of William Douglas and Lou Ross (Hall) Spears.
Spears, William Oscar was born on September 18, 1885 in Jasper, Tennessee, United States. Son of William Douglas and Lou Ross (Hall) Spears.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1905. Graduated from the United States Naval War College, 1923.
Commissioned rear admiral, 1942. Served on United States Naval Missions to Brazil, 1918-1921, 1923-1926, to Peru, 1929-1933. Served continuously on active duty in the United States Navy until 1940, retired, 1940.
Commander Battleship West Virginia, 1937-1938.
Director Pan American Division, Office Naval Operations, Navy Department, March 1942. Senior naval member joint Brazilian-United States Defense Commission.
Joint Army-Navy advisory board American Republics.
Member joint Brazilian-United States Defense Commission
Married Blanche Fouche Snodgrass, April. Children: William Oscar, John Pratt (deceased), Morton Fouche.