William J. McCaffrey | |
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.jpg) McCaffrey as a major general, circa 1969 | |
| Born | October 9, 1914 Omaha, Nebraska |
| Died | February 13, 2006 (aged 91) Arlington County, Virginia |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1934–1935, 1939–1973 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant General |
| Commands | Deputy Commander United States Army Vietnam United States Army War College 31st Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Silver Star Medal (3) Legion of Merit (4) Bronze Star Medal (2) Air Medal |
| Relations | General Barry McCaffrey (son) |
William Joseph McCaffrey (October 9, 1914 – February 13, 2006) was a United States Army Lieutenant General and the father of retired General Barry McCaffrey.[1]
- ^ "William McCaffrey, 91; Fought in Three Wars". Washington Post. 20 February 2006. Retrieved 4 February 2018.