John G. Williams, Jr.

John G. Williams, Jr.

John G. Williams, Jr.
Born (1924-07-24)July 24, 1924[1]
Portland, Oregon, United States
Died October 4, 1991(1991-10-04) (aged 67)[2]
Fort Lewis, Washington, United States
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service 1946–1983
Rank Admiral

Admiral John Grouille Williams, Jr. was a four star admiral who served as Chief of Naval Material (CNM), 1981–1983.

Williams was born in 1924 in Portland, Oregon, the son of John G. and Julia (Hoare) Williams. He was raised in Ilwaco, Washington, where he graduated from Ilwaco High School.

Williams graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1946 as a member of the class of 1947.

He served aboard the USS Pomodon (SS-486), USS Chivo (SS-341), and USS Stickleback (SS-415). He was Commanding Officer of USS Sterlet (SS-392), USS Haddo (SSN-604) and USS Daniel Webster (SSBN-626), and the Squadron at Rota, Spain.

He retired from the Navy in 1983 and died in 1991 of lung cancer.

References

  1. ↑ Operation and maintenance, Title III - United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services, United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services. Military Personnel and Compensation Subcommittee - Google Books. Retrieved 2012-09-15 – via Google Books.
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