William Paden Mack (August 6, 1915 – January 15, 2003) was a vice admiral in the United States Navy. He was Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland from June 16, 1972 to his retirement on August 1, 1975.[1] He was a 1937 graduate of the Naval Academy.[2] He was later a writer.
William P. Mack | |
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| Born | August 6, 1915 Hillsboro, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | January 15, 2003 (aged 87) Annapolis, Maryland, U.S. |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | c.1937–1975 |
| Rank | Vice admiral |
| Commands held | Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy |
| Spouse(s) | Ruth Mack (d.1996), Elsie Sutherlin Mack |
Personal life
Mack's first wife was Ruth Mack (d.1996). Mack's second wife was Elsie Sutherlin Mack. Mack had two children, William and Margaret, and two step-children. On January 15, 2003, Mack died at home in Annapolis, Maryland.[3]