William J. Sebald | |
|---|---|
 Sebald in June 1957. | |
| United States Ambassador to Japan | |
| In office 1947–1952 | |
| President | Harry S. Truman |
| Preceded by | Joseph Grew |
| Succeeded by | Robert D. Murphy |
| United States Ambassador to Burma | |
| In office April 25, 1952 – July 15, 1954 | |
| President | Harry S. Truman Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| Preceded by | David McK. Key |
| Succeeded by | Joseph C. Satterthwaite |
| United States Ambassador to Australia | |
| In office March 14, 1957 – October 31, 1961 | |
| President | Dwight D. Eisenhower John F. Kennedy |
| Preceded by | Douglas M. Moffat |
| Succeeded by | William C. Battle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 5, 1901 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | August 10, 1980 (aged 78) Naples, Florida, U.S. |
| Spouse | Edith Frances deBecker |
| Alma mater | U.S. Naval Academy |
| Profession | Lawyer, Diplomat |
William Joseph Sebald (November 5, 1901 – August 10, 1980) was an American diplomat who served as United States Ambassador to Burma from April 1952 to July 1954, and to Australia from 1957 to 1961.