William Michael Bagshaw

Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps

William Michael Bagshaw was born on 16 September 1949 in Catskill, NY.

On 26 February 1968, Private First Class William M. Bagshaw was serving as a rifleman with H Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, III Marine Amphibious Force in Thua Thien Province, South Vietnam.

PFC Bagshaw died that day when he sustained injuries from friendly fire.

Medals

Purple Heart
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal

Honors

The name William M Bagshaw is inscribed on Panel 41E Line 35 on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.

Death and Burial

Private First Class William M. Bagshaw died on 26 February 1968 in Thua Thien Province, South Vietnam. Bagshaw is buried in Town of Catskill Cemetery, Catskill, NY.