Who is Bill Hawks in Wagon Train?

Wagon train member making a brief appearance.

Who plays Bill Hawks in Wagon Train?

Bill Hawks is played by Terry Wilson.

Bill Hawks has 7 mapped relationships in Wagon Train. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Bill Hawks — Wagonmaster-Agent — Christopher Hale (John McIntire)
Hale entrusts Bill with critical decisions and temporary command, relying on his experience to maintain train cohesion during crises.
Bill Hawks — Cameo Presence — Bill Hawks (Terry Wilson)
Serves as a background ensemble figure, grounding the wagon train's daily operations without driving main plots.
Bill Hawks — Confidants — Charlie Wooster (Frank McGrath)
Bill and Charlie share personal stories, fears, and camp reflections, deepening their bond through mutual vulnerability and shared frontier experiences.
Bill Hawks — Field Coordinators — Cooper Smith (Robert Fuller)
Cooper and Bill coordinate field operations, sharing scouting routes, camp intelligence, and mission debriefs throughout the journey.
Bill Hawks — Mentor-Protector — Barnaby West (Michael Burns)
Bill actively shields Barnaby from exploitation, intervening in dangerous social encounters and guiding his behavioral maturation.
Bill Hawks — Storyteller & Listener — Barnaby West (Michael Burns)
Dynamic of sharing personal history and evaluating its credibility for community acceptance.
Bill Hawks — Skepticism vs Trust — Charlie Wooster (Frank McGrath)
Subtle difference in how they handle unverified travelers joining the train.