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WILLIAM G. AGNEW
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... He was born January 12, 1926, to Dupre and Marion Agnew in Oak Park, Illinois. During World War II he was an undergraduate student in mechanical engineering at Purdue University.
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... Department in 1952. His fundamental combustion studies using a laboratory burner and mass spectroscopy demonstrated preflame reactions both in the burner and in an engine cylinder, and showed how tetraethyl lead affected combustion.
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... William Agnew Design Excellence Award was established and presented to Design Challenge winners. In addition, Bill received numerous SAE awards: the Medal of Honor, Excellence in Engineering Award, Ableson Award for Visionary Leadership, and Arnold W
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... , daughter Patti Ann, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. After Norma passed, Bill sold their home and moved back to New Mexico, attracted by his longstanding love of its scenery.
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