William O. Wooldridge, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William O. Wooldridge

first Sergeant Major of the Army

Date of Birth: 12-Aug-1922

Place of Birth: Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States

Date of Death: 05-Mar-2012

Profession: military personnel

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

William O.
Wooldridge (August 12, 1922 – March 5, 2012) was a United States Army soldier and the first Sergeant Major of the Army. Wooldridge served on active duty from 1940 to 1972.
His military career spanned two wars and 14 campaigns, during which he was twice decorated for gallantry in action.
He was sworn in as the first Sergeant Major of the Army on July 11, 1966 by the Chief of Staff of the United States Army, General Harold K.
Johnson.
Wooldridge's appointment was recorded in the Congressional Record of the 89th Congress Vol.
112, No.
110.