William J. McCaffrey

William J. McCaffrey
McCaffrey as a major general, circa 1969
Born (1914-10-09)October 9, 1914
Died February 13, 2006 (2006-02-14) (aged 91)
Arlington County, Virginia
Buried Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch  United States Army
Years of service 1939–1973
Rank Lieutenant General
Commands held 31st Infantry Regiment
Deputy Commander United States Army Vietnam
Battles/wars World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
Awards Silver Star (3)
Legion of Merit (4)
Relations General Barry McCaffrey (son)

William J. McCaffrey (October 9, 1914-February 13, 2006) was a United States Army Lieutenant General.[1]

Early life and education

He started at West Point in 1935 graduating as a Second Lieutenant in 1939.[1]

Military service

World War II

He served as chief of staff of the 92nd Infantry Division.[1]

Korean War

He served as deputy chief of staff X Corps.[2]

He assumed command of the 31st Infantry Regiment when its commander was killed in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir and led them in the retreat to Hungnam.[1]

He served as Commandant of the United States Army War College from 15 September 1967 to 6 July 1969.

Vietnam War

He served as Deputy Commander United States Army Vietnam from 1970-72.[1]

Later life

He retired from the Army in 1973.[1]

He died of heart disease on 13 February 2006.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "William McCaffrey, 91; Fought in Three Wars". Washington Post. 20 February 2006. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
  2. ↑ Appleman, Roy (1990). East of Chosin: Entrapment and Breakout in Korea, 1950. Texas A&M University Press. p. 11. ISBN 9780890964651.
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