Bill Akins' Biography
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Full Name:
Bill Akins
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Kathy
Birth Date:
05/12/1949
Birth Place:
Chandler, AZ
Home City:
Port Charlotte, FL
Attended, University of Hard Knocks at Lakewood, Colorado, 2015
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Florida, District 17, 2018
No caucus information on file.
Served, United States Army, 1966-1975
Member, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), present
Member, National Rifle Association (NRA), present
Member, American Legion Post 110
Former Director of Fundraising, Punta Gorda Vietnam Wall Project
Member, Vietnam Brotherhood
Member, Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA)
Awards:
2 Good Conduct Medals
-- The Vietnam Cross of Gallantry
-- Four Army Commendation Medals
-- Four Bronze Stars, one of which was for Gallantry in Combat
-- Several other lesser awards and Unit Citations
Date of Wedding Anniversary:
March 10, 2012
Spouse's Occupation:
Oncology Nurse