William J. McCaffrey

William J. McCaffrey was a United States Army Lieutenant General.

Early life and education
He started at West Point in 1935 graduating as a Second Lieutenant in 1939.

World War II
He served as chief of staff of the 92nd Infantry Division.

Korean War
He served as deputy chief of staff X Corps.

He assumed command of the 31st Infantry Regiment when its commander was killed in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir and led them in the retreat to Hungnam.

He served as Commandant of the United States Army War College from 15 September 1967 to 6 July 1969.

Vietnam War
He served as Deputy Commander United States Army Vietnam from 1970-72.

Later life
He retired from the Army in 1973.

He died of heart disease on 13 February 2006.