William J. Coyle
William J. Coyle | |
|---|---|
| 8th Lieutenant Governor of Washington | |
| In office January 12, 1921 – January 14, 1925 | |
| Governor | Louis F. Hart |
| Preceded by | Louis F. Hart |
| Succeeded by | W. Lon Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 18, 1888 Sutter Creek, California, U.S. |
| Died | October 1, 1977 (aged 89) Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
William Jennings "Wee" Coyle (March 10, 1888 – October 1, 1977) was a Republican politician from the U.S. state of Washington. He served as the eighth Lieutenant Governor of Washington.
While attending the University of Washington, he played on the school's football team as a quarterback. In 1911, he was made team captain. He later served in World War I, receiving a Distinguished Service Cross after being injured in the Meuse–Argonne offensive.