March 29, 1947 - March 3, 1974
Pennsylvania

Billy was an MP with the 504th MP Battalion in 1968.  Billy was killed in a car wreck in March of 1974.  He was one of the most charismatic people I have ever known and he was loved by everyone that knew him.  He was always the most popular guy in the room.  He loved to travel and did so extensively when he returned from Vietnam.

MEMORIAL BY BILLY'S FRIEND, TONY SILLS

Billy's sister Joyce was so right, to know Billy was to love Billy. Billy and I became instant friends in 1969 when we were both selected to a squad under the Command Sergeant Major for the 504th. I believe Billy was with "A" company in Hue and I was with "C" company in Quang Tri. We worked together on many assignments and patrols. Billy always seem to look for excitement, as if there wasn't any around.  For example the time I found out he worked out this deal for us to go with the 101st over the Ashau as "door gunners."  Thanks Billy!  There was another time where Billy played a joke on Colonel Hooker, but I'll never tell.
 
I could write a book about all the things Billy got us into, but, I would do it all over again if I could.
 
Billy you are missed by all that knew you and are probably looking down at us laughing your butt off!
 
Tony Sills (68-69)
504th MP BN, C Company
Quang Tri, Camp Evans, Phu Bai

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