William R. Grace interview

Creator:
Virginia Military Institute. Adams Center for Military History
Extent:
1 items
Language:
English
Biographical / historical:

Colonel William R. Grace was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in 1981. Upon completion of the Basic School he reported to Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida, for flight training and was designated a Naval Aviator in 1983. He received his initial AH-1J training with Marine Helicopter Training Squadron 303 at Camp Pendleton, California. During his distingished career, Grace has served with numerous Marine Corps Helicopter Squadrons, including Marine Helicopter Squadron One, which supports White House missions worldwide. He led presidential detachments on four continents while serving under presidents George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton.

Physical facet:
Transcript (17 pages)

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Preston Library
Virginia Military Institute
345 Letcher Ave.
Lexington, VA 24450-0304
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