William C. Battle
William C. Battle | |
|---|---|
| 9th 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 (aged 87) Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Frances Barry Webb |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent | John S. |
| 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.