Frank J. Williams
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This article is about the Lincoln scholar and former Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court. For other people named "Frank Williams", see Frank Williams (disambiguation).
Frank J. Williams (born August 24, 1940) is a former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Rhode Island, a notable Abraham Lincoln scholar and author, and a justice of the Military Commission Review Panel.[1][2]
Quick Facts 39th Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court, Appointed by ...
Frank J. Williams | |
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39th Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court | |
In office 2001–2008 | |
Appointed by | Lincoln Almond |
Preceded by | Joseph R. Weisberger |
Succeeded by | Paul Suttell |
Personal details | |
Born | (1940-08-24) August 24, 1940 (age 83) Richmond, Rhode Island |
Nationality | American |
Education | Boston University Boston University School of Law Bryant University |
Civilian awards | Laureate of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois The Order of Lincoln |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Rank | Captain |
Military awards | Combat Infantryman Badge Bronze Star Medal Three Air Medals Army Commendation Medal National Defense Service Medal Vietnam Service Medal Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal |
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