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William Robert Williams, American Naval officer. Member Surface Naval Association, United States Naval Institute, National War College Alumni Association, United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Background

Williams, William Robert was born on January 2, 1949 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of Edward Myron and Mary Agnes (Blank) Williams.

Education

Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1971. Masters General Administration, University Maryland, 1982. Graduate, National War College, 1987.

Career

Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1971; advanced through grades to captain, United States Navy, 1986; various assignments, United States Navy, 1976-1980; instructor United States Naval Academy, United States Navy, Annapolis, Maryland., 1980-1982; Executive officer United States Ship Aubrey Fitch, United States Navy, Mayport, Florida, 1982-1984; military personnel policy coordinator Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, United States Navy, Washington, 1984-1986; staff member Directorate for Joint Support, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, 1987-1989; commanding officer, United States Ship Conyngham (DDG-17), Norfolk, Virginia, 1989-1990; commanding officer, United States Ship Arthur W. Radford, 1990-1991; staff commander, 2d Fleet, since 1992.

Achievements

  • William Robert Williams has been listed as a noteworthy naval officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Surface Naval Association, United States Naval Institute, National War College Alumni Association, United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Connections

Married Karen Ann Halsey. Children: Rebecca Ann, Sarah Jane, William Matthew.

Father:
Edward Myron Williams

Mother:
Mary Agnes (Blank) Williams

Spouse:
Karen Ann Halsey

child:
Sarah Jane Williams

child:
Rebecca Ann Williams

child:
William Matthew Williams