All his life William Henry felt a duty to serve his nation. No matter where he lived or what he did, defending his country remained his true calling. With the window of opportunity closing, he joined at 32. "It was an obligation that needed to be fulfilled," he said. "If I didn't join, I would not have done all I could as a patriotic American."
Once enlisted, William thrived because of his intense passion for service. In just two years he was promoted from junior Specialist to Sergeant. He worked in Army Intelligence and was assigned to the 101st Airborne. While gathering Intel on enemy threats and movements, he helped protect his fellow soldiers to fulfill his oath. "When I stepped off the plane and came home, I felt like I really got to serve my country."
William recently returned home from active duty. As a veteran, he continues to insure and protect his community while spending time with his family. He plans to volunteer for the less fortunate. "In order for a community to work, everyone needs to contribute something."
William’S PHOTO GALLERY
William sun tanning in Afghanistan
William with his grandmother
William with his pilot buddy Nathan Smith
William’s Project Managers for Habitat for Humanity in Mississipi
William’s promotion to SGT
William waiting for an X-Ray after a hard day
Graduation Day
Graduation from WLC
William holding pictures of his grandparents, also military veterans
Homecoming from Afghanistan
Last time wearing his ASUs
William, Tonyand their Air Force buddy Erick
Morning Unit PT
William’s grandfather, General WW Gresham JR - Mississippi National Guard