William C. Battle | |
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United States Ambassador to Australia | |
In office July 13, 1962 – August 31, 1964 | |
President | John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson |
Preceded by | William J. Sebald |
Succeeded by | Edward A. Clark |
Personal details | |
Born | William Cullen Battle October 9, 1920 Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | May 31, 2008 Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S. | (aged 87)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Frances Barry Webb |
Alma mater | University of Virginia |
Profession | Lawyer, Diplomat, Businessman |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Silver Star Medal |
William Cullen Battle (October 9, 1920 – May 31, 2008) was an American diplomat, lawyer, businessman, United States Ambassador to Australia, and president of the United States Golf Association.