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Knudsen, William S.

Born
3/25/1879
Birthplace
Copenhagen, Denmark
Titles and Honors
WWI - In charge of shipbuilding (Eagle Boats) at River Rouge Shipyards
1919 - 1921 Production Mgr. - Ford Motor Car Co.
1921- Gen Mgr - Ireland and Matthews Manufacturing Co.
1922 - VP Chevrolet & Director General Motors
1924 - Pres. Chevrolet & VP General Motors
1937 - Pres. General Motors
1944 received Distinguished Service Medal
1945 Retired as Lt. Gen. - US Army
Notes
Ref: pamphlet "Detroit's 250th Anniversary, Hudson's 70th Year'
47.105 Signature of
50.164.280 Photo of - Burton 3/54
Occupation
1940 - summoned by Pres. Roosevelt to direct Industrial production of nation on National Defense Advisory Commission
Spouse
Clara
Children
One unnamed son
Three unnamed daughters
Semon
Nationality
Danish

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Speech - Remarks by K.T. Keller At The Pioneers Dinner Celebration In Connection With The Automotive Golden Jubilee May 31, 1946 - Masonic Temple

Speech

1949.125.149Archive

Remarks by K.T. Keller At The Pioneers Dinner
Celebration In Connection With The Automotive
Golden Jubilee
May 31, 1946 - Masonic Temple

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