About William H. Gourley
Lived 1933 – 2008 (aged 75). William H. Gourley was an American military officer.
William Harvey Gourley (13 February 1933 – 25 August 2008) was a major general in the United States Army. He served as Commanding General of the 1st Personnel Command.
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Gourley attended Temple University and participated in the Army ROTC program there. He earned a B.S. degree in management from Temple and was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1955. Gourley later earned an M.B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1964.
During his military career, Gourley was deployed to Germany, Vietnam, Turkey and South Korea. He retired from active duty on 30 November 1989.
Personal
Gourley married Mary Quarrier "Molly" Morris (18 September 1932 – 14 March 2008)
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Who was William H. Gourley?
American Army general
When was William H. Gourley born?
William H. Gourley was born on 13 February 1933 in Philadelphia.
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William H. Gourley died on 25 August 2008 in Monterey.
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William H. Gourley was a military officer.
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William H. Gourley was American.
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