William Calley
U.S. Army officer in My Lai Massacre
Born
June 8th, 1943
81 years ago
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
United States
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An American military officer served in the Vietnam War. Played a key role during the My Lai Massacre in 1968, where American troops killed hundreds of unarmed South Vietnamese civilians. The incident drew global attention and widespread condemnation. In 1971, Calley was convicted of murder for his actions during the event and sentenced to life imprisonment, although he served only a short period before being released under presidential orders.
Convicted for the My Lai Massacre
Served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam War
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