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Smith, William Ward was born on December 20, 1934 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of William Ward and Ina (Riswold) Smith.
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William Ward Smith
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William Ward Smith, American aerospace executive. Registered professional engineer, California. Recipient Space Act award National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1964. Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Sigma Xi, Pi Tau Sigma, Phi Gamma Delta (secretary Purdue chapter 1954-1955).
Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, 1956. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, California Institute of Technology, 1957.
Career
Engineering group supervisor Liquid Propulsion Systems,, California Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, 1957-1963; programs director, Rocket Research Company, Redmond, Washington, 1963-1971; vice president, Rocket Research Company, Redmond, Washington, 1971-1975; senior vice president, Rocket Research Company, Redmond, Washington, 1975-1976; executive vice president, Rocket Research Company, Redmond, Washington, 1976-1977; president, Rocket Research Company, Redmond, Washington, 1977-1987; president, Aerospace division, Olin Defense Systems Group, Redmond, since 1987.
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Membership
Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Sigma Xi, Pi Tau Sigma, Phi Gamma Delta (secretary Purdue Chapter.1954-1955).
Connections
Married Lucy Allene Wakefield, February 14, 1959. Children: William Ward III, Ann Wakefield.
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Episcopalian -
Political Party
Republican