William McMillan

William Willard McMillan (January 29, 1929 – June 6, 2000) was an American sport shooter. Competing in ISSF 25 meter rapid fire pistol, he won an Olympic gold medal in 1960, was part of the American winning team at the 1952 World Championships, and won several gold and silver medals at the Pan American Games between 1955 and 1979.

Biography McMillan was born in Frostburg, Maryland. His professional career began in the United States Marine Corps, with McMillan eventually reaching the rank of lieutenant colonel. After his retirement, he served as sheriff in San Diego County, California. He died in Encinitas, California, on June 6, 2000.

Military service McMillan enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1946. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1953 and retired as a lieutenant colonel in 1974. He served in the Korean and Vietnam wars.

From 1974 to 1981, he worked as a Weapons Training Coordinator at San Diego County, California, Distinguished Pistol Shot, June 16, 1950 Distinguished Marksman, June 3, 1954 Distinguished International Shooter, May 23, 1963