William P. Mack

Summary

William Paden Mack (August 6, 1915 – January 15, 2003) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy. He was Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland from June 16, 1972 to his retirement on August 1, 1975.[1] He was a 1937 graduate of the Naval Academy.[2] He was later a writer.

William P. Mack
Born(1915-08-06)August 6, 1915
Hillsboro, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJanuary 15, 2003(2003-01-15) (aged 87)
Annapolis, Maryland, U.S.
Allegiance United States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of servicec.1937–1975
RankVice admiral
Commands heldSuperintendent of the United States Naval Academy
Spouse(s)Ruth Mack (d.1996), Elsie Sutherlin Mack

Personal life edit

Mack's first wife was Ruth Mack (d.1996). Mack's second wife was Elsie Sutherlin Mack. Mack had two children, William and Margaret, and two step-children. On January 15, 2003, Mack died at home in Annapolis, Maryland.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ "High U.S. Submarine Official To Be Head of Naval Academy". The New York Times. 1983-06-12. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-11-16.
  2. ^ Bor, Jonathan (20 January 2003). "Vice Adm. William P. Mack, 87, Naval Academy superintendent". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2019-11-16.
  3. ^ Pearson, Richard (January 21, 2003). "William P. Mack, 87". wadhingtonpost.com. Retrieved November 16, 2021.