Colonel William R. Hambrick was commissioned an Infantry Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School 20 March 1943, class number 200. His first duty assignment was as Instructor, IRTC School, Camp Roberts, California. | His subsequent duty assignments include: Platoon Leader and Company Commander, Company I, 363rd Infantry, 91st Division; Company Commander/Regimental Adjutant (S-1), 24st Infantry, 25th Division, Japan; Assistant IG, Deputy Chief of Staff, Headquarters, 3rd Infantry Division, Korea; Assistant SGS, Headquarters USAREUR Command, France; Instructor, USA Ordance School, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland; Senior Advisor, 21st Infantry Division, Staff Advisor, Civil Guard, Vietnam; Chief, Manpower Control Division, G-1, Headquarters 3rd USA, Fort McPherson, Georgia; Chief Management and Analysis Division Office of Comptroller, Headquarters USARPAC, Fort Shafter, Hawaii; Assistant D.CSPER, Headquarters 3rd USA Fort McPherson, Georgia. | His awards and decorations include: Silver Star and Bronze Star Medal.