Woodrow Acton Abbott

Background

Abbott, Woodrow Acton was born on December 16, 1919 in Eubank, Kentucky, United States. Son of William Thomas and Susie Ellen (Gastineau) Abbott.

Education

Student, Butler University, 1943. Bachelor of Science, University Maryland, 1955. Postgraduate, University Maryland, 1956.

Master of Business Administration, Golden State University, 1982. Doctor of Philosophy, Golden State University, 1984.

Career

Commissioned Second lieutenant, United States Army Air Force, 1943; advanced through grades to brigadier general, United States Air Force, 1969; B-17 pilot, European Theatre of Operations, 1944-1945; assigned, Far East Air Force, 1950-1952; with, SAC, 1956-1971; commander, 92d Wing, 1966-1967; commander, 93d Wing, 1968-1969; commander, 307th Strategic Wing and 4258th Strategic Wing, Thailand, 1969-1970; commander, 42d Air Division, 1970-1971; inspector general, SAC, 1971-1973; director intelligence J-2, also inspector general, United States, Readiness Command, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, 1973-1987; president, Associated International Group, San Diego, 1988; chief Executive officer, Chairman of the Board, Associated International Group, San Diego.

Achievements

• Woodrow Acton Abbott has been listed as a noteworthy air force general officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Tampa Club (Florida), Yacht and Country Club, Merced Racquet Club, Merced Golf and Country Club, Delta Sigma Pi.

Connections

Married Lois Marie Scobee, May 17, 1944. Children: Woodrow Acton II, Celesta Ann, Teletha Gay.

Father:

William Thomas Abbott

Mother:

Susie Ellen (Gastineau) Abbott

Spouse:

Lois Marie Scobee

child:

Celesta Ann Abbott

child:

Woodrow Acton II Abbott

child:

Teletha Gay Abbott