William A. Jenkins

William Ambrose Jenkins
Nickname(s)Bill
Born(1917-11-02)November 2, 1917
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
DiedAugust 27, 2022(2022-08-27) (aged 104)
Port St. Lucie, Florida, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Coast Guard
Years of service1941–1977
RankRear admiral
CommandsSuperintendent of the United States Coast Guard Academy
AwardsLegion of Merit
Coast Guard Commendation Medal with gold star

William Ambrose Jenkins (November 2, 1917 – August 27, 2022) was a United States Coast Guard admiral who served as the Superintendent of the United States Coast Guard Academy from June 1974 to June 1977.