William F. Gilchrist
Era | Vietnam War |
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Branch | U.S. Navy |
Rank | Lieutenant Commander |
Military Decorations | Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service |
Wall | G |
Wall Side | 1 |
Row | 1 |
Plaque Number | 23 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Navy Commendation w/Gold Star & "V," Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service w/Bronze Star, Armed Forces Expeditionary (2), Vietnam Service Medal (7), Republic of Vietnam Campaign w/Device, Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/Silver Star, Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation w/Bronze Palm
During Bill's distinguished career, he was acknowledged for his leadership, commitment and valor, completing numerous carrier-based deployments and combat missions during the Vietnam War.