Background
Seawell, William Thomas was born on January 27, 1918 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States. Son of George Marion and Harriet (Aldridge) Seawell.
Seawell, William Thomas was born on January 27, 1918 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States. Son of George Marion and Harriet (Aldridge) Seawell.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1941. Juris Doctor, Harvard University, 1949.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, 1941. Advanced through grades to brigadier general United States Air Force, 1959. Commander 401st Bombardment Group, European Theatre of Operations, World World War II, 11th Bomb Wing Strategic Air Command, 1953-1954.
Deputy Commander 7th Air Division, 1954-1955. Military assistant to secretary United States Air Force, 1958-1959, to deputy secretary defense, 1959-1961. Commandant cadets United States Air Force Academy, 1961-1963.
Retired, 1963; vice president operations and engineering Air Transport Association American, Washington, 1963-1965. Senior vice president operations American Airlines, New York City, 1965-1968. President Rolls Royce Aero Engines Inc.
United States subsidiary Rolls Royce, Ltd., 1968-1971. President, chief operating officer Pan American World Airways Incorporated, New York York City, 1971-1972, chairman board, Chief Executive Officer, 1972-1981.
Member of Pine Bluff Country Club, Wings (New York City).
Married Judith Alexander, June 12, 1941. Children: Alexander Brooke, Anne Seawell Robinson.