William M. Keys | |
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Born | Fredericktown, Pennsylvania U.S. | 29 March 1937
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1960–1994 |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Service number | 0-79544 |
Commands | II Marine Expeditionary Force 2nd Marine Division 6th Marine Regiment 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines |
Battles / wars | Operation Desert Storm Vietnam War |
Awards | Navy Cross Legion of Merit Silver Star Medal |
William Morgan Keys (born 29 March 1937) is a retired United States Marine lieutenant general. Keys was a combat veteran — receiving the Navy Cross for his heroic actions during the Vietnam War, as well as the Silver Star. Keys served as Commander, Marine Corps Forces Atlantic before retirement in 1994.