BECTON, WILLIAM "BILLY" J

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WILLIAM J BECTON
6-8-68
THAILAND

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LENOIR COUNTY VIETNAM KIA MEMORIAL–NEUSEWAY PARK

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VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA–CHAPTER 892–KINSTON
WILLIAM J BECTON “BILLY” SERVED AS A MEMBER OF THE US ARMY. HE VOLUNTEERED FOR A SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT INVOLVING MEDICAL TESTS. THE TEST SITE WAS IN THE COUNTRY OF THAILAND. AS THE RESULT OF THESE TESTS, BILLY DIED ON JUNE 8, 1968. (WALK OF HONOR NOTE) ALL HEROES DO NOT DIE ON THE BATTLEFIELD.