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William P. Mack

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
CommandsSuperintendent of the United States Naval Academy
Spouse(s)Ruth Mack (d.1996), Elsie Sutherlin Mack

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.

Personal life

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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

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  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.


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