As a Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic First Class (AMS1), William "Bill" White was attached to Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron Three, HA(L)-3 in Vietnam as a helicopter door gunner where he was awarded 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses, Bronze Star (w/Combat V), 24 Air Medals (3 Single Action - 24+ Strike/Flight), Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Service Medal (w/3 bronze stars), Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation, and Vietnam Campaign Medal. Other awards known were the Good Conduct Medal (w/4 bronze stars) and National Defense Service Medal.
Bill Retired as AMSC.
Bill Retired as AMSC.
As a Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic First Class (AMS1), William "Bill" White was attached to Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron Three, HA(L)-3 in Vietnam as a helicopter door gunner where he was awarded 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses, Bronze Star (w/Combat V), 24 Air Medals (3 Single Action - 24+ Strike/Flight), Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Service Medal (w/3 bronze stars), Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation, and Vietnam Campaign Medal. Other awards known were the Good Conduct Medal (w/4 bronze stars) and National Defense Service Medal.
Bill Retired as AMSC.
Bill Retired as AMSC.
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Bill retired from the US Navy as an AMSC (Aviation Structural Mechanic, Chief Petty Officer).
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