World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William T. Pritchett, Sr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Delmar, Delaware
Honored By
William T. Pritchett, Jr.
Relationship
Son
SERVED IN THE 294TH ENGINEER COMBAT BATTALION. STARTED OUT IN ENGLAND. CROSSED ENGLISH CHANNEL ON THE SUSAN B. ANTHONY WITH THE INVASION FORCE. HIT A MINE AND WAS PICKED UP BY BRITISH DESTROYER. LANDED NORMANDY FRANCE D-DAY PLUS ONE. WAS PART OF 7TH CORPS OF THE 1ST ARMY WHICH MOVED THROUGH FRANCE TO BERLIN.