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William Palmer graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1950. He retired as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1966 – 1967

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William White Palmer, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as a Battalion Commander and G-1 (Personnel), 1st Cavalry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1966 to 1967.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1974 – 1975

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William White Palmer, United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Chief, Military Equipment Delivery Team, Cambodia, from 1974 to 1975.