William H. Dabney Military person

William Howard Dabney, (September 28, 1934 – February 15, 2012), was a retired Colonel in the United States Marine Corps. He was awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism in the Vietnam War. He also served as the Commandant of Cadets at Virginia Military Institute (VMI) from 1989 to 1990.

Personal facts

Birth date	September 28, 1934
Birth place	Saint John New Brunswick , Canada
Date of death	February 15, 2012
Place of death	Lexington Virginia

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Military person

allegiance	United States of America
award	Bronze Star Medal Legion of Merit Purple Heart Silver Star Combat Action Ribbon Gallantry Cross (Vietnam) Defense Meritorious Service Medal Navy Cross
military operations	Battle of Khe Sanh
military branch	United States Marine Corps
military command	Vietnam War: India Company (India & Mike Company Hill 881S Khe Sanh) 3rd Battalion 26th Marines
military unit	Vietnam War
service start	1954
service end	1990