SFC William Linnell

SFC William Linnell

Maine
Dates of Service: Sep 1984 - Jun 2012
RETIRED
70% Complete
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Promotions

  • PVT Sep 84
  • PV2 Mar 85
  • PFC Apr 85
  • SPC Aug 85
  • SGT Apr 92
  • SSG Apr 95
  • SFC Apr 04

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Bio 

Born and raised in Maine. Joined the Army and traveled the world and the states. 2 tours in Germany for about 6 years. 2nd tour was the same barracks, motor pool, and had the same barber as Elvis. Did a lot of instructor duties, A2 NETT, TC/Instructor at Knox. Then my last 5 yrs was with the Combat Advisor mission. Retired and came home to be around family. MOS: 19K48K4 T1B.

Military Experiences

Apr 2003 - Oct 2006
Tank Commander
Tank Commander/Instructor to Armor basic trainees. Worked as the BN S-2 for a year.
May 2000 - Mar 2003
Tank Platoon Sergeant
Responsible for 17 Soldiers, 5 tanks, a LT.
Sep 1996 - Jun 1999
Tank GNR/TC
Tank GNR then Tank Commander

Deployments

(2 years)
Oct 2009 - Feb 2010
Afghanistan ribbon
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
162d Infantry BDE LNO stationed at Camp Phoenix to different units handling the Combat Advisors in Afghanistan.
Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
Afghanistan ribbon
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
Combat Advisor team embedded with the 201st Kandak of the Afghan Border Police. Covering the Kunar, Nangahar Provinces and the Tora Bora region.
Jan 1991 - Jun 1991
Southwest asia ribbon
Operation Desert Shield/Storm
Operation Desert Shield, Storm, Operation Desert Resolve. I was an M1A1H tank gunner.

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Certifications

May 2013

Order of St. George, Black Medallion

Feb 2006

Order of St. George, Bronze Medallion

Jun 1998

Excellence In Armor

Security Clearance
Secret

Academic Degrees

Personal Information

Current Location
Maine
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