Mid-day on January 28, 1968, William was on a mission via military motor vehicle along the local roadways. The vehicle encountered a hidden enemy land mine which detonated and resulted in the deaths of all passengers aboard. William had been scheduled to complete his tour and return home in 57 days.
William left behind his wife Dorothy, and their 10 month old daughter.
Burial services for Specialist 4th Class Davidson were conducted at Fairview Cemetery, South Coatesville, PA.
Credits
Research by James K. Wambold, Jr., Captain, U.S. Army, Vietnam 1967-1968