William Joseph Cahill

Warrant Officer, U.S. Army

William Joseph Cahill was born on 14 April 1949.

On 18 October 1970, Warrant Officer William Joseph Cahill was serving with C Troop, 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division, in Long Khanh Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, Warrant Officer Cahill was killed in action when his helicopter crashed due to hostile action. His body was recovered.

Badge and Medals

Army Aviator Badge
Purple Heart
Air Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name William J Cahill is inscribed on Panel W6 Line 7 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

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