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In Memory of
William Stewart Komenda

William Stewart Komenda - Special Forces

William Komenda passed away at age 88 on January 9, 2025. For many years Bill served as an Engineer Sergeant (demolitions) and Intelligence Sergeant with Company A, 1st Battalion, 11th Special Forces Group at Fort Devens, Massachusetts. He served 31 years in the U.S. Army from 1954 until 1995 retiring as a Sergeant First Class (SFC). Bill was a member of Chapter 54 (Boston), Special Forces Association.

At the time of his death Bill was a resident of Sandown, New Hampshire. He was born in 1936 in New York City, NY. He attended Hampstead High School in New Hampshire. He had three children. In civilian life, Bill worked as a draftsman and engineer. Bill was an avid outdoorsman enjoying scuba diving, snorkeling, hunting, fishing, hiking, gun collecting, horseback riding, and skydiving. Bill is remembered by his fellow Green Beret collegues as an intelligent and dependable soldier with a great sense of humor.

Bill Komenda in Israel having an Arab tea in 1992.

Bill Komenda about to enjoy some Arab tea in 1992 during a trip
to Israel attending the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) HALO Course.


A full obituary is available at the links below.

Special Forces Taps
Obituary

Legacy.com
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/william-komenda-obituary?id=57278474

 


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