William F. McCauley

William F. (Scot) McCauley (June 23, 1931 – April 18, 2019) was a vice admiral and Surface Warfare Officer in the United States Navy. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1955.[2][3][4] McCauley retired from active duty in the Navy in 1988. In later life, he wrote three published novels.[4]

William F. "Scot" McCauley
Vice Admiral McCauley in 1984
Birth nameWilliam Frederick McCauley[1]
Nickname(s)Scot
Born(1931-06-23)June 23, 1931
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
DiedApril 18, 2019(2019-04-18) (aged 87)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Allegiance United States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1955–1988
RankVice admiral
Commands heldDestroyer Group Eight
USS Halsey
USS Brooke

His 1966 Ph.D. dissertation at the University of Nebraska was entitled Defense Procurement and Contracting: An Analysis of Management Changes and Impacts on the Defense Industry.[5]

References

  1. Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Reserve Officers on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1976. p. 8. Retrieved 2020-06-21.
  2. McCauley, Scot (2005). Revenge in Exile. Leisure Books. ISBN 9780843956306.
  3. "Newsletter" (PDF). cal-moaa-silverstrand.org.
  4. "Vice Admiral William "Scot" McCauley (Ret.)". Coronado Eagle & Journal. May 9, 2019. Retrieved 2020-06-21.
  5. "AAI6613107". University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Retrieved 2020-06-21.


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