Background
Mathis, William Walter was born on April 18, 1939 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Oliver Bennette and Sara Jane (Miles) Mathis.
Mathis, William Walter was born on April 18, 1939 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Oliver Bennette and Sara Jane (Miles) Mathis.
Bachelor, University Maryland, 1962.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1962; advanced through grades to rear admiral, United States Navy, 1990; student, Naval Justice School, Newport, Rhode Island, 1963; officer, United States Ship Blue (Doctor of Divinity 744), 1963-1965; student, Naval Destroyer School, Newport, 1965; 0fficer, United States Ship Haverfield (DER 393), 1965-1967; student, Naval Mine Warfare Schools, Charleston, South Carolina., 1967; officer, United States Ship Adroit (MSO 509) (XO), 1967-1969; assignment officer, Bureau Naval Pers., 1969-1971; officer, Officer of Chief Naval Officer, 1972-1973; student, Armed Forces Staff College, 1973-1974; student, Naval Destroyer School, Newport, 1974; officer, United States Ship Koelsch (DE 1049), 1974-1975; joint short range plans officer, Office of Chief Naval Officer, 1975-1978; surface warfare officer, Schools Command, Newport, 1978; student, Naval Amphibious Sch, Little Creek, 1978; commanding officer, United States Ship Robert E. Peary (FF 1073), 1978-1980; surface operations officer, Commander Carrier Group Seven, 1980-1982; fleet plans and policy officer, Staff CINCPACFLT, 1984-1986; commanding officer, United States Ship Fox (CG 33), 1986-1988; director surface officer, Naval Military Pers., Distribution Division, 1099-1089; commander, Mine Warfare Command, 1989-1991; commander, United States Naval Forces, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, since 1991.
Married Patricia Lee Winter, May 22, 1959. Children: Lisa S., Lauren L.