Maj. Cordero graduated from Santa Barbara Catholic High School in 1953 and Loyola University (Los Angeles) in 1957 (USAF ROTC).

Major Cordero flew with the 8TH and 13TH Bomber Squadrons out of Ton Son Nhut and Clark Air Bases (Philippines) while serving in SE Asia. 

Major Cordero was with Maj. Charles K. Lovelace at the time their plane
(B-57 Canberra) went down in Laos (June 22, 1965).  They were buried together at Arlington National Cemetery in May 1969 (directly opposite the side of Amphitheater from Tomb of Unknown Soldier).

He has one sibling, Dorothy.  His wife, Kathleen, is remarried.   He is survived by five children, William, Jr., Theresa, Anthony, Richard and James. 
 

In March 2003 Tony joined fellow SDIT Members and Supports on a trip to Vietnam, in Honor, Peace and Understanding.  Click the button to read of his experience
 

Tony at Panel 2 East, Line 15
of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Major Cordero's son Anthony (Tony), is the Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board of the Sons and Daughters In Touch.
 

If you knew Maj. Cordero please E-Mail Tony.

Richard (Dickie) with his son, Christopher- Their first and last visit to the Wall together
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Bill, Jr. and son Liam at the 
Wall, Father's Day 2000
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

(Photo used w/ persmission courtesy of Legacies of the Wall)
 
 

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