William Westmoreland
William Westmoreland was born on march 26th 1914. During his time at the academy he proved to be an exceptional cadet and by
graduation had become the corps' first captain. Promoted to executive officer of the 9th Division's artillery in 1944, he was temporarily promoted to colonel that July. With the surrender of Germany, Westmoreland was given command of the 60th Infantry in the US occupation forces.
Returning home, Westmoreland was criticized as the general who "won every battle until they lost the war." Assigned as Army Chief of Staff, Westmoreland continued to oversee the war from afar. In June 1972, Westmoreland's term as chief of staff ended and he elected to retire from the service. For the remainder of his life he worked to defend his actions in Vietnam. He had died in Charleston, SC on July 18, 2005.
graduation had become the corps' first captain. Promoted to executive officer of the 9th Division's artillery in 1944, he was temporarily promoted to colonel that July. With the surrender of Germany, Westmoreland was given command of the 60th Infantry in the US occupation forces.
Returning home, Westmoreland was criticized as the general who "won every battle until they lost the war." Assigned as Army Chief of Staff, Westmoreland continued to oversee the war from afar. In June 1972, Westmoreland's term as chief of staff ended and he elected to retire from the service. For the remainder of his life he worked to defend his actions in Vietnam. He had died in Charleston, SC on July 18, 2005.