U.S. Army · United States 
William Bayless
1988
William Edward Bayless III served the U.S. Army for 4 years. William also served in the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
What Happened
Cadet Bayless suffered a fatal heart attack during required boxing training at Basic Patrol School in Raleigh. He was transported to Wake Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Cadet Bayless was a U.S Army veteran and had served with the North Carolina Highway Patrol for 6 months. His academy class was scheduled to graduate the following week. He was survived by his son and parents. His father was a retired member of the North Carolina Highway Patrol.
Survivors
He was survived by his son and parents.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1982 – 1986
U.S. Army
Also Served
North Carolina Highway Patrol
Cadet
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