William Herbert Crook (April 18, 1925 – October 29, 1997) was an American preacher turned politician, national director of the Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) program and US Ambassador to Australia.[1]
William Crook | |
|---|---|
| United States Ambassador to Australia | |
| In office 1968–1969 | |
| President | Lyndon B. Johnson |
| Preceded by | Ed Clark |
| Succeeded by | Walter L. Rice |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 18, 1925 Momence, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | October 29, 1997 (aged 72) |
| Political party | Democratic |
William Herbert Crook was born in Momence, Illinois on April 18, 1925.[2][1][3] In 1954, Crook married Eleanor Butt, daughter of Howard Edward Butt Sr., the founder of the H-E-B grocery store chain.[1] They had three children, William Crook Jr., Elizabeth Crook, and Noel Moore. He died on October 29, 1997, at the age of 72.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d Robert McG. Thomas Jr. (31 October 1997). "William Crook, 72, Ambassador To Australia and Johnson Aide". The New York Times. p. D 23. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ Department of State Publication:Department and Foreign Service series, Issue 147. United States Department of State. 1948. p. 208. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
- ^ Press Releases. United States Department of State. 28 June 1968. p. 153. Retrieved 24 September 2022.
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