William A. Harris
Nickname(s)Billy
Wild Bill
Born(1911-02-03)3 February 1911
Died4 March 1986(1986-03-04) (aged 75)
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
Years of service1933–1966
Rank Major General
Service number0-18976
Unit Field Artillery Branch
Commands
  • Seventh Army Support Command
  • Seventh Army Artillery
  • V Corps Artillery
  • 7th Cavalry Regiment
  • 77th Field Artillery Battalion
  • 271st Field Artillery Battalion
Battles / wars
RelationsHunter Harris Jr. (brother)

William Allen Harris (3 February 1911 – 4 March 1986) was a major general in the United States Army who helped form the Ghost Army during World War II before commanding the 7th Cavalry Regiment during the Korean War.

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World War II

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Ghost Army

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Korean War

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7th Cavalry Regiment

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