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William J. Carr

William J. Carr (1918 - 1996) was a United States Naval Pilot during World War II. He flew multiple flight actions throughout the War, and was one of the youngest flight instructors for the Navy. While stationed at Pensacola he trained numerous pilots who went on to complete flight actions and combat missions.

In May 1943, Carr was certified as a Naval Aviator and rose to the rank of Lieutenant during the War.

Born and raised in Boston (Charlestown), Massachusetts, Carr graduated from Harvard in 1941.

After World War II, Carr went on to earn his Law degree at Boston College. He was a well known attorney in the Boston area, and eventually ran for the office of Suffolk County District Attorney.

In Massachusetts, he had a reputation as highly respected Civil and Municipal Law expert. In the 1950's he was Town Moderator for the Town of Randolph, Massachusetts. He then went on to become Town Counsel, a position he held for Randolph for the next 30 years.