United States Marine Corps Lieutenant General
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Key moments and achievements from William Keys's life.
William was born
· Warrenton, Virginia, United States
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William Keys graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1960 with a Bachelor of Science degree. In 2008, he was inducted as a Naval Academy Distinguished Graduate, one of the highest honors bestowed on academy alumni.
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William Keys graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1960 with a Bachelor of Science degree. In 2008, he was inducted as a Naval Academy Distinguished Graduate, one of the highest honors bestowed on academy alumni.
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Keys received the Navy Cross, the second-highest military decoration for valor in the United States, for his heroic actions during the Vietnam War. He also earned the Silver Star, reflecting extraordinary courage under fire in combat operations.
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Keys received the Navy Cross, the second-highest military decoration for valor in the United States, for his heroic actions during the Vietnam War. He also earned the Silver Star, reflecting extraordinary courage under fire in combat operations.
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During Operation Desert Storm, Keys led the 2nd Marine Division as a major component of a brilliant two-pronged assault that breached Iraqi defenses and liberated Kuwait. General Norman Schwarzkopf praised the Marine maneuver as simply brilliant.
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During Operation Desert Storm, Keys led the 2nd Marine Division as a major component of a brilliant two-pronged assault that breached Iraqi defenses and liberated Kuwait. General Norman Schwarzkopf praised the Marine maneuver as simply brilliant.
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Keys retired from the United States Marine Corps on September 1, 1994, after 34 years of distinguished service. His career spanned key command and staff positions including Commanding Officer of 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, Regimental Commander of 6th Marines, and Commanding General of 2nd Marine Division.
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Keys retired from the United States Marine Corps on September 1, 1994, after 34 years of distinguished service. His career spanned key command and staff positions including Commanding Officer of 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, Regimental Commander of 6th Marines, and Commanding General of 2nd Marine Division.
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After retiring from the military, Keys served as President and CEO of Colt Defense LLC and Colts Manufacturing Company, guiding the historic firearms companies through financial recovery and revitalization. His leadership brought military-grade management discipline to the private sector.
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After retiring from the military, Keys served as President and CEO of Colt Defense LLC and Colts Manufacturing Company, guiding the historic firearms companies through financial recovery and revitalization. His leadership brought military-grade management discipline to the private sector.
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In 2008, Keys was inducted as a Naval Academy Distinguished Graduate, one of the most prestigious recognitions for alumni of the institution. The honor acknowledged his extraordinary military career and continued service to the nation.
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In 2008, Keys was inducted as a Naval Academy Distinguished Graduate, one of the most prestigious recognitions for alumni of the institution. The honor acknowledged his extraordinary military career and continued service to the nation.
William Keys passed away
