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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 · Captain William Dabney tells the story of the defense of Hill 881 South during the seige of Khe Sanh.Visit the Virtual Experience website for more stories an...
William Dabney was the son-in-law of Marine Corps icon, General Chesty Puller, the recipient of FIVE Navy Crosses.
Capt. Bill Dabney, a fearless leader of men during the siege of Khe Sanh is described by his colleague, Capt.R. D. Camp in his book, "Lima VI" as "a big, naturally taciturn man, a Naval Academy dropout and Virginia Military Institute graduate who had served an enlisted tour in which he made sergeant.
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.
By his valiant combat leadership, exceptional bravery, and selfless devotion to duty, Colonel Dabney reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
