Background
McLaughlin, William Preston was born on October 31, 1961 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Son of John Francis Junior and Mae Jordan (Dunson) McLaughlin.
McLaughlin, William Preston was born on October 31, 1961 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Son of John Francis Junior and Mae Jordan (Dunson) McLaughlin.
Bachelor in Political Science, The Citadel, 1983. Student, United States Army Armor School, Fort Knox, Kentucky, 1990. Master in Military Studies, Marine Corps University, 1996.
Commissioned, United States Marine Corps, 1983; platoon commander, training officer 2d Marine Division, United States Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, 1984-1986; platoon commander, XO, school operations officer Security Battalion, United States Marine Corps, Norfolk, Virginia, 1986-1990; commander AAV company 2d Associate of Arts BN 2nd Marine Division, United States Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, 1990-1991; commander Headquarters company 2d Associate of Arts BN 2nd Marine Division, United States Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, 1992-1993; inspector, instructor 4th Associate of Arts BN 4th Marine Division, United States Marine Corps, Gulfport, Mississippi, 1993-1995; military observer Western Sahara Mission, United Nations, Laayoune, Western Sahara, 1991-1992; instructor Amphibious Warfare School, Marine Corps U., Quantico, Virginia, since 1996.
Consultant Salute to the Military, Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Gulfport, 1993-1995. Member Partners in Education, Gulfport, 1993-1995. Member Knights of Columbus (4th degree), Association Citadel Men, Citadel Club of Greater Washington, Marine Corps Association, LVT Association, United States Armor Association.
Married Michelle Renée Conley, January 4, 1986. Children: Patrick Conley, Brendan Joseph.