William Anderson Cain
Era | Vietnam War |
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Branch | U.S. Navy |
Rank | Captain |
Military Decorations | Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service |
Wall | D |
Wall Side | 3 |
Row | 3 |
Plaque Number | 28 |
Vietnam - Southwest Asia
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Naval Aviator, Defense Superior Service, Meritorious Service, Commendation w/1 Star, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Battle "E" National Defense Service w/1 Start, Armed Forces Expeditionary, Vietnam Service w2 Stars, Sea Service Deployment w/3 Stars, Overseas Service, Recruiting Service, Vietnam Campaign, Pistol Marksmanship "Expert"
"Andy" commanded an aircraft carrier based squadron, flew on exchange duty with the Royal Navy, and pioneered military application of satellites during the Gulf War.
Command at Sea
SH-3H Sea King
Senior Space/Missile