William Westmoreland 1914 – 2005

Biography

William Westmoreland was born on March 26, 1914, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He dedicated his life to service in the United States Army, rising to the rank of general. Throughout his military career, Westmoreland distinguished himself through decades of commitment to his country and the men and women under his command. His service spanned a transformative period in American military history.

General Westmoreland passed away on July 18, 2005, in Charleston, South Carolina, at the age of ninety-one. In his final years, he faced the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease. He was laid to rest with full military honors at West Point Cemetery in Orange County, a final tribute to his lifelong dedication to the Army and the nation he served.