William Faulkner

Sergeant First Class (R) William (Bill) Faulkner was born in Dayton, OH. He enlisted in the Army in July 1997 where he completed One Unit Station Training at Fort Knox Kentucky as a 19D Cavalry Scout.

Bill’s previous positions and assignments include: HMMWV Driver, Gunner and Team Leader with       F Troop, 2^nd Squadron, 2^nd Armored Cavalry Regiment (Light), Fort Polk, LA. Bradley Gunner and Bradley Commander with G Troop 2^nd Squadron, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, CO. Recruiter at Columbus South and Columbus West Recruiting Stations, Columbus, OH.  Section Sergeant in a Personal Security Detachment with 4^th BN, 6^th IN Regiment, Fort Bliss, TX. Bradley Master Gunner for 4^th BN, 6^th IN Regiment, Fort Bliss, TX. Scout Platoon Sergeant in 4^th BN, 6^th IN Regiment, Fort Bliss, TX.

Bill’s military education includes: BLC, ALC, SLC, U.S. Army Recruiting Course, Bradley Master Gunner’s Course, and Combat Lifesaver Course.

Bill’s Awards and Decorations Include, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (5 OLC), Army Achievement Medal (6 OLC), Army Good Conduct Medal (Sixth Award), Armed Forces Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 2), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (Numeral 2), NATO Medal, Army Recruiter Badge (Gold), Army Recruiting Ring of Excellence, Master Gunner Identification Badge.

Bill’s operational history is four deployments, Iraq (2003, 2009, and 2011) and Bosnia (1997). Bill is happily married to his wife, Val and they have one son, William.