**WILLIE...TSGT: 7th Air Force, 14th Special Ops Wing, 4th Special Ops Squadron, US Air Force - Vietnam.
Willie died in plane crash over Vietnam, the crews bodies were recovered. His name is on the Vietnam Wall Memorial at location: Panel W18, Line 18. His awards...Purple Heart, Air Medal (and) 6 oak leaf clusters, Distinguished Flying Cross, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal.