William H. Buracker | |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts Commissioner of Public Works | |
| In office 1947–1949 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Cairnes |
| Succeeded by | William F. Callahan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 25, 1897 Luray, Virginia |
| Died | March 7, 1977 (aged 79) Winchester, Massachusetts |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Occupation | U.S. Navy officer Engineer |
| Awards | Purple Heart Silver Star Legion of Merit with the Combat "V" Navy Cross |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1920–1947 |
| Rank |  Rear admiral |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Midway Battle of Leyte Gulf |
William Houck Buracker (July 25, 1897 – March 7, 1977) was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy who served as commanding officer of the USS Princeton during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, was a member of the task force that carried out the Gilbert and Marshall Islands campaign, and was the operations officer for the carrier task force that transported planes for the Doolittle Raid. After leaving the Navy, Buracker worked as an engineer and was Massachusetts Commissioner of Public Works from 1947 to 1949.