Is William Westmoreland A-List?
No — William Westmoreland is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 1967
Time Magazine's Man of Year
Lost A-list status in 1968
Dropped to B tier — Relieved of Command
Ranking Timeline
World War II Service
Begins his military career in World War II.
Commander Vietnam War
Appointed commander of U.S. forces in Vietnam.
Time Magazine's Man of Year
Named Time's Man of the Year amidst Vietnam.
Relieved of Command
Removed from command due to war's unpopularity.
Army Chief of Staff
Appointed as Army Chief of Staff after Vietnam tour.
Retires from US Army
Retires after a long and decorated military career.
Death
Dies at age 91 in South Carolina.
Legacy of Vietnam
Remembered as a key figure of the Vietnam War.
Last updated: February 24, 2026