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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William O. Siekkinen

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Phoenix, Arizona

Honored By

John D. Roberts

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

January 4, 1944 to October 23, 1945. Signal company, lineman, set poles and strung communication lines from rear echelons to front lines, installed telephones and maintained them. Worked under enemy fire and in adverse conditions. Served on Leyte and Luzon Islands. Received Asiatic-Pacific ribbon with two battle stars, Philippine Liberation ribbon and Good Conduct ribbon.