William G. Bainbridge
William G. Bainbridge | |
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Sergeant Major of the Army William G. Bainbridge | |
| Nickname(s) | Top |
| Born | April 17, 1925 Galesburg, Illinois |
| Died | November 29, 2008 (aged 83) Florida |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1943–1945 1951–1979 |
| Rank | Sergeant Major of the Army |
| Battles / wars | World War II Vietnam War |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal Air Medal (2) Army Commendation Medal (4) Purple Heart (2) |
William G. Bainbridge (April 17, 1925 – November 29, 2008) was a United States Army soldier who served as the fifth Sergeant Major of the Army. He was sworn in on July 1, 1975, and served until June 1979. He was the last World War II veteran to hold the position of Sergeant Major of the Army.