Background
Tyson, William PEnn was born on September 25, 1926 in Ashburn, Georgia, United States. Son of William Penn and Frankie (Cooper) Tyson.
Tyson, William PEnn was born on September 25, 1926 in Ashburn, Georgia, United States. Son of William Penn and Frankie (Cooper) Tyson.
Juris Doctor, Mercer University, 1950.
Sole practice law, Macon, Georgia, 1950-1952. Commissioned 1st lieutenant Judge Advocate General Corps., United States Army, 1952. Advanced through grades to colonel, 1970.
Retired, 1971; director legislation and selected policies Office Assistant Secretary Defense, Department Defense, Washington, 1967-1971. With Department Justice, since 1971. Acting director Executive Office for United States Attorneys, Department Justice, 1977-1981, director, 1981-1987, chief administrative hearing officer, since 1987.
Board visiting Mercer University School Law, Macon.
Married Jane Brundage, 1950. Children: John, Martha.