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Article with battle maps titled 'The Battle of Crazy Horse - Recollections' written by William L. McCarron.

Biographical / Historical

William McCarron was born in Kelty, Fife, Scotland in 1940. He volunteered for the US Army in March 1964 and was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in December of that year. He served a total of 24.5 years in the Army, with two tours in Vietnam. From March 1966 to March 1967 he served with Company B, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, and from November 1969 to November 1970 with Advisory Team 72, Vinh Binh Province, IV Corps Tactical Zone. As a 2nd Lieutenant, he commanded an infantry rifle platoon in combat. As a 1st Lieutenant, he served as Executive Officer (XO) in a combat rifle company as well as acting company commander when needed. As Captain, he served as Province Senior Phoenix Coordinator and Assistant Province Phoenix Coordinator. During his tours, he was stationed in An Khe, Binh Dinh Province, and Tra Va, Vinh Binh Province. He received the following awards and citations for his service in Vietnam: Silver Star, Purple Heart,