William Reid Williams

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William Reid Williams
United States Assistant Secretary of War
In office
August 1, 1920 March 27, 1921
Appointed by Woodrow Wilson
Preceded by Benedict Crowell
Succeeded by Jonathan Mayhew Wainwright
Personal details
Born1866
DiedJuly 24, 1931(1931-07-24) (aged 65)
Richmond, Virginia

William Reid Williams (1866 - July 24, 1931) was the United States Assistant Secretary of War from 1920 to 1921. [1]

Biography

He was born in 1866. He was the United States Assistant Secretary of War from 1920 to 1921. He died on July 24, 1931 in Richmond, Virginia. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "W. R. Williams Dies. Cabinet Aide In 1920. Assistant Secretary of War in the Wilson Administration. Was 65 Years Old". New York Times . Associated Press . Retrieved 2015-04-20.