William Calley, Jnr Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for William Calley, Jnr, based on 3 World History Database records associated with United States of America.

3 records1968–19712 events1 places

Chronological biography

1968

Massacre16 March 1968

Warfare / Vietnam War, 2nd · My Lai

A massacre by US troops, allegedly under the orders of Lt Calley

1971

Massacre31 March 1971

Warfare / Vietnam War, 2nd · My Lai

Convicted by a military tribunal of killing civilians at My Lai

Trial31 March 1971

Warfare / Vietnam War, 2nd · My Lai

William Calley is sentenced to life in prison, reduced to 20 yrs. Convicted by a military tribunal of killing civilians at My Lai

Record provenance

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