William A. Roosma

William A. Roosma (April 18, 1935 – April 29, 2011) was a career officer in the United States Army. A veteran of the Vietnam War and Operation Just Cause, he attained the rank of major general and his command assignments included: Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Training Brigade; the Military Science Department at Culver Military Academy; 4th Battalion, 10th Infantry Regiment; the 193rd Infantry Brigade, the Jungle Operations Training Center at Fort Sherman, Panama; 2nd Infantry Brigade, 25th Infantry Division; the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee that coordinated U.S. military participation in the Second inauguration of Ronald Reagan; and acting commander of XVIII Airborne Corps.

A 1958 graduate of the United States Military Academy (West Point), Roosma's additional civilian education included a master's degree in public relations and a master's degree in public administration, both from Auburn University at Montgomery. His military education included graduation from the Armed Forces Staff College and Air War College. His awards included the Army Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, five awards of the Legion of Merit, two awards of the Bronze Star Medal, four awards of the Meritorious Service Medal, two awards of the Air Medal, and three awards of the Army Commendation Medal.