William Howard Dabney | |
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| Nickname(s) | Bill |
| Born | September 28, 1934 Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Died | February 15, 2012 (aged 77) Lexington, Virginia, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1954–June 30, 1990 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands | India Company (India & Mike Company, Hill 881S, Khe Sanh), 3rd Battalion, 26th Marines, 3rd Marine Division (Reinforce) |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War
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| Awards | Navy Cross Silver Star Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal (2) Purple Heart Medal |
| Spouse(s) | Virginia McCandlish Puller |
| Other work | VMI commandant of cadets (1989–1990) |
William Howard Dabney (September 28, 1934 – February 15, 2012) was a 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.