US Army CPL William Philip Reese

The History

US Army CPL William Philip Reese was killed in action in Vietnam on August 17, 1967.  He was 20 years old.

The Family

US Army CPL William Philip Reese was from Waterville, NY.  He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip (Anna Jaquays) Reese.  He had four sisters, Patricia, Cynthia, Karen and Julie Anna.

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CPL Reese served as a Rifleman in Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Calvary, First Air Division of the United States Army.

And More

US Army CPL William Philip Reese graduated from Waterville Central School and attended Mohawk Valley Community College prior to entering the Army.  He is buried in Crown Hill Memorial Park in New Hartford, NY.  Thank you for your service, CPL Reese, Freedom Park honors you.

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