Obituary of William Westmoreland

William Westmoreland

William Childs Westmoreland (born March 26, 1914 in Saxon, North Carolina) was a military personnel who was the commander of the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1968 and for serving as Chief of Staff of the United States Army form 1968 to 1972. William died on July 18, 2005 and his death was because of Alzheimer’s disease. He died at age 91.

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William Westmoreland Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Westmoreland, William
Common Name: William Westmoreland
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Saxon, South Carolina, United States
Birth Date: March 26, 1914
Age: 91 (at death)
Also Known As: Westy
Occupation: Military Personnel
Active Years: 1936-1972

Religion: Christian
Net Worth: $5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Rust
Favorite Scent: Bloom Gocce di Fiori
Favorite Actor: Emily Blunt

William's Family Tree

Birth Name: William Childs Westmoreland
Father: James Ripley Westmoreland (1876-1964)
Mother: Eugenia Talley Childs (1886-1967)
Spouse/Partner:

Katherine Van Deusen (married 1947-2005, his death)

Son(s):

James Ripley II

Daughter(s):

Katherine Stevens
Margaret Childs

Death Notice:

Date: July 18 2005 at age 91
Place: Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Cause of Death: Alzheimer's disease
Interment: Buried on July 23, 2005 at the West Point Cemetery in West Point, New York

Category Tags:

Military Personnel American Born on March 26th Born in 1914 Born in South Carolina Died in 2005 Died at age 91 Died from Alzheimer's disease

Quotable Quotes:

"William Westmoreland lived a heroic and distinguished life, serving his country with dedication and bravery until the end of his days. (V)"

"William Westmoreland was a decorated military officer, serving in both World War II and the Vietnam War, and eventually rising to the rank of General before retiring from the Army in 1972, after which he worked in various roles in the business and political sectors until his eventual death. (V)"

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