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William Howard Dabney (September 28, 1934 – February 15, 2012) was a colonel in the United States Marine Corps. He was awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism in the Vietnam War. He also served as the Commandant of Cadets at Virginia Military Institute (VMI) from 1989 to 1990.
15 de feb. de 2012 · Colonel William H. Dabney, Unites States Marine Corps (Ret.) passed away today. He was the son-in-law of legendary Marine Lewis “Chesty” Puller, and was a mustang officer who commanded a two-company detachment of 3rd Bn 26th Marines on Hill 881S near Khe Sanh for seventy-seven days in early 1968.
19 de ene. de 2010 · Visit the Virtual Experience website for more stories and content: www.virtualusmcmuseum.com. Captain William Dabney tells the story of the defense of Hill 881 South during the seige of Khe...
In Memoriam: Colonel William H. Dabney. Colonel Bill Dabney demanded excellence of himself and expected it in others. By Beth Crumley, Contributor. Reference historian, History Division, Marine Corps. Feb 24, 2012, 12:30 PM EST. This post was published on the now-closed HuffPost Contributor platform.
Military Biography - Colonel William H. Dabney, US Marine Corps (Ret) (02/06) Birth: St. John, New Brunswick, Canada; 28 Sept 1934. Raised in Panama, R. P. and Gloucester County, Virginia. Education: Christchurch School, Virginia, grad. 1953; Yale Univ., 1953/4; Virginia Military Institute, 1957/60, grad, BA (English); USMC Amphibious Warfare ...
William H. Dabney. DATE OF BIRTH: September 28, 1934. PLACE OF BIRTH: St. John, New Brunswick, Canada. HOME OF RECORD: Gloucester, Virginia. William Dabney was the son-in-law of Marine...
On 20 January 1968, Captain DABNEY deployed his unit into two elements and advanced north on two parallel ridge lines from Hill 881 South. After advancing approximately 1,000 meters, his unit came under fire from an estimated North Vietnamese Army battalion entrenched in fortified positions. Reacting instantly, he called in heavy supporting ...
