

He was born January 20, 1920 in the District of Columbia and had been a San Antonio resident since 2000.
General Shedd graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1942. After school in Ft. Knox, Shedd joined 14th Armed Division to European Theater Seventh Army, in South France. As a Major in August 44, he was in Battalion Staff Operations.
In January 46, he joined G-2 SECT 3rd Army and then moved to US Forces Austria, Vienna. In June 1948, Shedd returned to Ft. Knox where he spent one year with 3rd Armored Division and one year at Advanced Armor School. During 50-52, General Shedd was tactical Officer USMA. Shedd became Lt Col in July 1951 and was at USMA for the 10th Reunion of the class of 42.
General Shedd then went to Leavenworth in 53 followed by two years in Philippines in the Military Assistance Advisory Group. He returned to Ft. Bragg as Commander of 54th Tank Battalion of 82nd Airborne Division and became Airborne Qualified.
He attended Army War College in 60; Headquarters Army Pacific 60-63 and was Senior Aide to Gen Collins CINC USARPAC. General Shedd was Brigade Commanding Officer and Chief of Staff 2nd Armored Division from 1963-1965.
In 65, he was the Senior Advisor for the Military Assistance Command Vietnam. He was Assistant Division Commander 1st Calvary Division in the VietNam War. He qualified in Army Aviation helicopter. Shedd became the Chief of Staff 24th CORPS from 1969-1970. Gen. Shedd was Deputy Director of the Defense Atomic Support Agency from 70-71; Deputy Chief of Staff Office USA Europe from 71-73. In 73 Shedd was Vice Director of JCS. General Shedd's final assignment was as Director of the Defense Special Weapons Agency. He retired in 1977.
William E. Shedd was preceded in death by his first wife, Catherine H. Shedd.
MAJ GEN Shedd is survived by his loving wife, Ann E. Murphy-Shedd of San Antonio, Texas; sons, William E. Shedd, IV, and wife, Judy of Centreville, VA, Earl P. Shedd and wife, Madelyn of Simpsonville, SC, Robert N. Shedd and wife, Julie of Cordova, TN and James S. Shedd and wife, Gwen of Orlando, FL; step-children, Bonny Miller of Dallas, TX, Fred McGinnis and wife, Christy of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Leslie, Kelly, Mark, Kristen, and David Shedd; step-grandchildren, Tyler and Morgan McGinnis; brother, George P. Shedd and wife, Caroline of Mobile, Alabama.
Reception follows at Randolph AFB Officer's Club.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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