| Name |
Schofield, William Hancie 'Bill' |
| Birth |
22 Sep 1949 |
Clay County, Illinois  [1] |
| Gender |
Male |
| Reference Number |
SCHO.W003 |
| _FGRAVE |
206126507 |
| Funeral |
Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois [1] |
| Military Service |
Viet Nam War, Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 8th Engineer Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Army [1] |
- April 29, 2016 at 1:24 PM
I served in HHC 8th Eng 3rd platoon Vietnam June 27 1970 - Apr 2 1971. Probably most exciting , learning, developing time in my life. I was a backhoe and dozer operater . Johnstone, Batalion commander. As I remember he was a great person. I managed to break an oil pan on a D5 Dozer. He was very calm as I explained the problem. We worked out a solution . He and I left Vietnam on the same plane. He was concerned about lack of ribbons on my uniform, looked at my orders, helped me get what t needed . He loaned me $20 . This was in Dekota Japan. I would like to know more about he and the other good people I served with 8th Engineer Battalion "Trojan Horse" Armed Forces
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William H. 'Bill' Schofield (1949-2020)
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United States Army Emblem
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United States Army
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Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, Unit Citation with Palm (Army Frame)
The Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross also known as the Vietnamese Gallantry Cross or Vietnam Cross of Gallantry (Vietnamese: Anh-Dũng Bội-Tinh) is a military decoration of the former Government of South Vietnam (Republic of Vietnam). The medal was created on August 15, 1950 and was awarded to military personnel, civilians, and Armed Forces… |
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Gallantry Cross, South Vietnam
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Military Service Ribbons, William Hancie 'Bill' Schofield (1948-2020)
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray |
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National Defense Service Medal, United States Armed Forces
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National Defense Service Medal, United States Armed Forces
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Vietnam Service Medal, United States Armed Forces
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Vietnam Service Medal, United States Armed Forces
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Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of South Vietnam
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Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of South Vietnam
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Vietnam War
(1955-1975) |
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Vietnam
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1st Cavalry Division ("The First Team"), United States Army
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1st Cavalry Division ("The First Team"), United States Army
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Map of Military Installations during the Vietnam War
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| Death |
10 Jan 2020 |
Clay City, Clay County, Illinois [1] |
- William H. Schofield, 70, of Clay City, died on Friday, January 10, 2020 at his residence. Bill was born on September 22, 1949 in Clay County, IL, the son of Rawleigh Wilson and Marcella Jane (Dunahee) Schofield. He married Pam (Forbes) on March 17, 1979 in Marion, IL and she survives.
Bill was a graduate of Clay City High School, class of 1967. He was a Vietnam Veteran of the US Army, 1st Calvary, where he was a heavy equipment operator from 1970-71. When he returned home, he went to Barber College and barbered for many years. He worked for Sulsberger Oil Drilling Company as a roughneck.
Bill worked as a correctional officer at Stateville Correctional Center. After receiving his teachers certificate, he continued working for IDOC as a barber teacher at Sheridan Correctional Center. Upon retiring from IDOC he was a truck driver, along with his sister Teresa, for Ed Lewis Trucking Co. Bill enjoyed raising beagle hounds, including a National Field Champion Beagle. He also raised goats and horses.
Bill was a strong Christian man who stood on strong biblical principles. He was a great example to his children, grandchildren, and to all those that knew him. Bill loved his family, especially his sweetie, Pam.
Bill is survived by his wife of 40 years, Pam Schofield of Clay City; daughter, Shannon Hohlbauch of Fairfield, IL; son, Wm. Matthew (Tina) Brown of Shorewood, IL; son, William Christopher of Clay City; daughter, Teresa (Brent) Moore of Bremen, KY; daughter, Pamela Smith of Flora; bonus-mother, Sally Schofield of Flora; 14 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren and one on the way; brother, Darrell Schofield; sisters, Janet (David) Steckenrider, Melody (Steve) Sowers, and Angela (Carl) Hemrich; special brother and sister, Charlie and Sharon Allen; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister; Teresa Schofield-Borton.
Memorials can be made to Clay County Hospice.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday, January 13, 2020 at the Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at the Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Clay City.
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Headstone, Schofield, William H.
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| Person ID |
I20302 |
Carl Wayne Gray Research | Schofield - Tipton William Allen Schofield and Ida Mae Tipton Descendants |
| Last Modified |
25 Oct 2023 |
1949 - 2020 (70 years)
English
