Background
Todd, William Russell was born on May 1, 1928 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of William Thomas and Miriam (Westland) Todd.
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Todd, William Russell was born on May 1, 1928 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of William Thomas and Miriam (Westland) Todd.
Bachelor, Norwich University, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), 1975. Master of Business Administration, University Alabama, 1963.
Advanced through grades to major general United States Army, 1975. Deputy chief of staff for operations (Headquarters United States Army Forces Command), 1975-1976. Commander (1st Cavalry division), Fort Hood, Texas, 1976-1978.
Commanding general (TRADOC Combined Arms Test Activity), 1978-1980. Deputy chief staff operations (Headquarters United States Army in Europe), Heidelberg, West Germany, 1980-1982. Retired, 1982; president Norwich University, Northfield, Vermont, since 1983.
Member New England Board Higher Education.
Member Association Vermont Indiana Colleges (president), Vermont Newcomen Society (chairman). Beta Tau Sigma.
Married Caroline Wyeth, June 19, 1952. Children: William Thomas, Sarah Lee, Ellen Wyeth.