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William Calley Biography and Timeline

Follow William Calley through 2 dated historical records for United States of America.

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William Calley, historical timeline

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2Distinct records

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1968–1970Years on this page

1968

16 March 1968

My Lai Massacre

Lieutenant · US Army officer · My Lai · Warfare / Vietnam War, 2nd

Leads a platoon involved in the My Lai massacre

Role range: 1960-1975

1970

12 November 1970

My Lai Trial

Captain · US Army officer · Fort Benning · Warfare / Vietnam War, 2nd

Goes on trial for charges connected with the My Lai massacre

Role range: 1960-1975

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