William Westmoreland Net Worth

William Westmoreland's net worth is currently estimated at $1M in 2026.

Net Worth Over Time

1942$0.01MD

World War II Service

Begins his military career in World War II.

1964$0.1M+900%B

Commander Vietnam War

Appointed commander of U.S. forces in Vietnam.

1967$0.3M+200%A

Time Magazine's Man of Year

Named Time's Man of the Year amidst Vietnam.

1968$0.2M-33%B

Relieved of Command

Removed from command due to war's unpopularity.

1968$0.4M+100%B

Army Chief of Staff

Appointed as Army Chief of Staff after Vietnam tour.

1972$0.6M+50%C

Retires from US Army

Retires after a long and decorated military career.

2005$1M+67%C

Death

Dies at age 91 in South Carolina.

2026$1MC

Legacy of Vietnam

Remembered as a key figure of the Vietnam War.

Last updated: February 25, 2026