SGT William (Bill) Patterson

SGT William (Bill) Patterson

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Published book authored "Vietnam Convoy Trucker". Participated in military company DVD "Troxler's Truckers, Memories of Vietnam." Married with 3 children and 2 grandchildren. Enjoying retirement. Still active with working my book, golfing and group managing, Sunday School class president, members of several church choirs, spending time with family and friends.

Military Experiences

Sep 1968 - Aug 1969
Senior Heavy Truck Driver
Described in my book of 201 pages and 90 photos taken by my company's drivers and myself. I enlisted in the Reserves and had a 6 year commitment of active and Reserve duties. I also had a 33 year full time civilian job with the Army's Non-Appropriated Fund in the Fort Gordon Bowling Facilities.

Deployments

(1 year)
Sep 1968 - Aug 1969
Vietnam ribbon
Vietnam War
Activated from Army Reserve status to Active. Drove 5 ton cargo tactical trucks over 15,000 miles delivering ammunition, supplies, equipment, personnel to all bases in 80 mile radius of the Saigon area. With 319th Transportation Company Reservists from Augusta GA area. Temporary assigned to another company in 48th Group, 6th Battalion.

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools

Nov 1964 - Mar 1965

AIT (Infantry) Fort Polk LA

Individual & Special Skill Schools

Jun 1968 - Sep 1968

Truck Driving Fort Lee VA

Academic Degrees

Academic Degrees

1972 - 1978

Augusta College

Bachelors Degree, Business, Management Emphasis

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