Background
Trufant, William von Phul was born on June 24, 1922 in New Orleans. Son of Samuel Adams and Gretchen (von Phul) Trufant.
Trufant, William von Phul was born on June 24, 1922 in New Orleans. Son of Samuel Adams and Gretchen (von Phul) Trufant.
Student, Tulane University, 1941-1944.
Underwriter, Marine Office of America, New Orleans, 1946-1958; manager marine department, George S. Kausler, Ltd., New Orleans, 1958-1969; vice president, G&M Marine, Incorporated, New York Orleans, 1970-1973; president, G&M Marine, Incorporated, New York Orleans, since 1973; also Chairman of the Board, G&M Marine, Incorporated, New York Orleans, since 1989. President Orleans Cons., Incorporated, New York Orleans, 1988-1992. Chairman Admiralty Association, Inc., since 1992.
Past president Louisiana History Society, 1972-1982. Doctor Russel Holman Vocational Training Center, 1968-1970, The Garden District Association of New Orleans, 1967-1970, The Paul Morphy Chess Club, 1980-1982. Board directors Louisiana Landmarks Society, 1976-1978, Metropolitan Crime communications of New Orleans, since 1990, Louisiana Naval War Memorial Commission, since 1988, Viewux Carre communications of New Orleans, 1972-1982, Liberty Place Monument Commission, since 1970, Louisiana Maritime Museum, since 1987, Spring Fiesta Association of NewOrleans, since 1991.
Lieutenant commander of The United States Navy Reserve, 1943-1946, 50-52. Member Mariners Club of New Orleans (president).
Married Ann Stockton Teague, May 8, 1950. Children: William Junior, David S., Michael C.