United States Army soldier and CIA officer (1929–2023)
For other people with the same name, see William Waugh.
Billy Waugh
Waugh during his army service
Birth name
William Dawson Waugh
Nickname(s)
"Billy", "Mustang"
Born
(1929-12-01)December 1, 1929 Bastrop, Texas, U.S.
Died
April 4, 2023(2023-04-04) (aged 93) Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Allegiance
United States
Service/branch
United States Army
Years of service
1948–1972
Rank
Sergeant major
Unit
5th Special Forces Group Studies and Observations Group
Battles/wars
Korean War Vietnam War Operation Enduring Freedom – Afghanistan Operation Iraqi Freedom
Awards
Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (4) Purple Heart (8)
Alma mater
Wayland Baptist University (BA)
Texas State University (MA)
Other work
United States Postal Service (1972–1977) Central Intelligence Agency (1977–2005)
William Dawson Waugh (December 1, 1929 – April 4, 2023) was a United States Army Special Forces soldier and Central Intelligence Agency paramilitary operations officer who served more than 50 years between the United States Army's Green Berets and the CIA's Special Activities Division.
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