About John G. Williams Jr.
Lived 1924 – 1991 (aged 67). John G. Williams Jr. was an American military officer.
Admiral John Grouille Williams Jr. (July 24, 1924 – October 4, 1991) was a four-star admiral who served as Chief of Naval Material (CNM), 1981–1983.
Williams was born on July 24, 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 , , and . He was commanding officer of , and , and the Squadron at Rota, Spain.
He retired from the navy in 1983 and died on October 4, 1991, of lung cancer.
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Who was John G. Williams Jr.?
United States Navy admiral (1924-1991)
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John G. Williams Jr. was born on 24 July 1924 in Portland.
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John G. Williams Jr. died on 4 October 1991 in Fort Lewis.
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John G. Williams Jr. was a military officer.
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John G. Williams Jr. was American.
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