Background
Scott, Willie Leo was born on April 13, 1920 in Blue Ridge, Texas, United States. Son of John Henry and Frances Elizabeth (George) Scott.
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Willie Leo Scott
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Student, Wayland Junior College, 1940. Bachelor of Science, Hardin-Simmons University, 1947. Master of Science, Hardin-Simmons University, 1949.
Career
Coach public high school, Levelland, Texas, 1947-1949. Coach Hardin-Simmons University, 1950-1962, head basketball coach, 1952-1962. Air defense officer State of Texas, Austin, 1962-1966.
Second lieutenant United States Army, 1942, advanced through grades to major general, 1979. Staff officer (Army Air Defense Command), Colorado Springs, Colorado, 1966-1971. Assistant adjunct general State of Texas, Austin, 1971-1979, adjunct general, from 1979.
Achievements
Membership
Board directors Salvation Army, Austin, since 1979. Served with artillery United States Army, 1940-1946. Member National Guard Association United States (director), National Guard Association Texas, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Air Force Association, Army of the United States Association, Military History Association, Texas State Guard Association, Adjunct General Association United States (director), Military Order World Wars.
Clubs: Rotary.
Connections
Married Billie Sue White, August 12, 1947. Children: Aliceson, Richard White.
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Religion
Baptist
Education
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1940
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1947
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1949
Career
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1942
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1947 - 1949
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1962 - 1966
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1966 - 1971
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1971 - 1979
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1979
Awards
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Decorated Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service medal, Bronze Star, D.S.N. Recipient Distinguished Alumnus award Hardin-Simmons University, 1974, Distinguished Alumnus award Wayland Baptist University, 1983.Decorated Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service medal, Bronze Star, D.S.N. Recipient Distinguished Alumnus award Hardin-Simmons University, 1974, Distinguished Alumnus award Wayland Baptist University, 1983.