STEGEMANN WILLIAM G #1

CPT William "Bill" G. Stegemann was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 09/23/2009 at the age of 64.5 from Suicide
Moreno Valley, CA
Date of Birth 03/25/1945
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with HHC/227 AHB 1 CAV in 69, A/227 AHB 1 CAV in 69, D/227 AHB 1 CAV in 69-70
Call signs in Vietnam CHICKENMAN, LOBO
This information was provided by Greg Ross

More detail on this person: WILLIAM GREGG STEGEMANN 64, Of Hemet, CA, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2009. Burial services will be held with full military honors at Riverside National Cemetery at 10:15 a.m., Wed., September 30. CPT Stegemann, a highly decorated Helicopter Pilot in the US Army, valiantly served in Vietnam under the 1st Cav Div. and was honored with the nation's 3rd highest award, The Silver Star. Among the many other medals were the Distinguished Flying Cross(s), Bronze Star, Purple Hearts, multiple Air Medals, Army Commendation, Nat'l Defense Service, Vietnam Service, Republic of Vietnam Campaign, Valorous Unit Awards, Sr Army Aviator badge, VN Gallantry Cross w/Palm and Good Conduct Medal. He was born 03/25/1945 in LA and resided in Hemet, CA for the past 4 years. Loving memories will be cherished by his wife, Deborah of 27 years; daughters, Shellie, Stacey, Tabitha, Cherie and son Thomas; sister, Sherry; a niece, 3 nephews, 10 grandchildren and Shirley who was like a mother to him. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made for his grandson and hero, Andrew, who suffers from a rare genetic disease, NF2, c/o Deborah Stegemann, P.O. Box 155, Hemet, CA 92545. Services entrusted to:Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Mortuary (951) 689-1441

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024