William Atwater (curator)

William F. Atwater
Born
William Felix Atwater

(1945-11-12) November 12, 1945
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Alma mater
OccupationsMilitary technology expert, author, museum curator, TV personality
AwardsOutstanding Civilian Service Award
Commander's Award for Public Service
Military career
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Marine Corps
RankCaptain
Unit1st Battalion, 7th Marines
ConflictsVietnam War
Awards

William Felix Atwater (born November 12, 1945) is an American author and former director of the United States Army Ordnance Museum in Aberdeen, Maryland. Atwater is also a frequent guest contributor to a variety of television programs that draw on his expertise in military weaponry.