Westmoreland to March With Troops in Parade

Retired Gen. William Westmoreland, who commanded U.S. troops during the Vietnam War, will lead a group of Vietnam veterans through the streets as part of Hollywood’s Welcome Home Desert Storm Parade on Sunday, May 19.

Veterans groups will join hundreds of active and reserve military units in the event, which also will feature an array of military hardware and military bands and floats.

“We are honored that Gen. Westmoreland will be taking part in this event, since its purpose is as much to honor the veterans of Vietnam and Korea as it is to welcome home our men and women from the Persian Gulf,” said Johnny Grant, board member of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.