TERRY WILLIAM L #1

CW4 William "Bill" L. Terry was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 08/09/2013 at the age of 67.7
Roanoke, VA
Flight Classes 66-17 and 66-15
Date of Birth 11/30/1945
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with C/227 AVN 1 CAV in 66-67
Call sign in Vietnam BAMBOO VIPER 22
This information was provided by Sammie Williams

More detail on this person: William Louis Terry, 67, Army retired CW-4, passed away suddenly on 9 August, 2013. Bill served in Vietnam as a UH-1 helicopter pilot, participating in many battles and assault missions. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, and over 40 air medals. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Waynick Terry, daughter, Jana Lynn Hill(Eric), brother, Bruce A. Terry (Catherine) of Mobile, Alabama, stepdaughter, Catherine Fourmy, grandchildren, Jaxon and Jayce Hill, Caidan and Henley Fourmy.

Many feet are on the ground today, because of Bill's heroism. He walked the walk.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 17, 2013, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. Online condolences www.oakeys.com Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.

Published in Roanoke Times on August 16, 2013

This information was last updated 07/28/2012

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