CSM Walter T. Hawley
April 8, 1939 - April 22, 2015
Walter T. Hawley, 76 of Fayetteville passed away April 22, 2015 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. CSM Walter T. Hawley, retired from US Army in 1990 after 35 years of service. He served in Special Forces for 15 years; he also served 5 tours in Vietnam and 1 tour in Thailand. During his time in the military he received several medals; Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (2nd OLC), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device 60, Combat Infantryman badge, Expert Infantryman badge, and Master Parachutist badge. He was predeceased by his son, James Hawley; brother, Julian E. Hawley and sister, Joyce M. Hawley. A memorial service will be held, Saturday May 9th at 3:00 pm in Special Forces Association compound 4990 Doc Bennett Rd., Fayetteville; with Rev. Roy F. Hill officiating. CSM Hawley is survived by his loving wife, Helga Hawley of the home; daughters, Carmen Boland of Columbia, SC; Audrey Malvasio of Wisconsin; son, Ralph Hawley of Columbia, SC brothers, Gary W. Hawley, Sr., Lee Trexler, Ray Trexler and sister, Debbie Trexler all of W. Columbia, SC; 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
Walter T. Hawley, 76 of Fayetteville passed away April 22, 2015 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. CSM Walter T. Hawley, retired from US Army in 1990 after 35 years of service. He served in Special Forces for 15 years; he also served 5 tours... View Obituary & Service Information