THE WALL OF FACES

CAPTAIN

WILLIAM FORMAN ABERNETHY

TROOP L

3rd SQUADRON

11th ARMORED CAVALRY REGIMENT

CITATION FOR POSTHUMOUS AWARD OF

THE SILVER STAR

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to William Forman Abernethy (0-5317216), Captain (Armor), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Captain Abernethy distinguished himself by intrepid actions while serving with Troop L, 3d Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. His unquestionable valor in close combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, and the United States Army.





YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN

NOR SHALL YOU EVER BE

Bill,

Your fellow Blackhorse Troopers have made contact with your sister. Your memory lives on through her, a scholarship in your name at the Citadel, and your Blackhorse brothers.

Allons!

i wanted to say thank you so much for fighting for our country. just thank you

His classmates are remembering Bill on this day.

Cap,
You were not with us long in L Troop, your first combat command, you died leading your Troops...and we still remember and think of you..Allons
Rabbit