William John Ahlum
Captain, U.S. Army

On 23 March 1969, Captain William John Ahlum was serving with 630th Ordnance Company, 184th Ordnance Battalion, U.S. Army Support Command, Qui Nhon, in Binh Dinh Province, South Vietnam.

On that day, CPT Ahlum was killed in action when he sustained burns. His body was recovered.

Medals and Awards

Bronze Star Medal with Valor Device Purple Heart
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name William J Ahlum is located on Panel 28W Line 16 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.