World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William P. Gay
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Decatur, Alabama
Honored By
Dexter Gay
Relationship
Son
BILL WAS A MORTAR NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER WITH THE 5TH CAVALRY WITH THE RANK OF STAFF SERGEANT. HIS CAMPAIGNS WERE BISMARK ARCHIPELAGO, NEW GUINEA, SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES AND LUZON. HE WAS WOUNDED ON JUNE 28, 1945 AND SHIPPED HOME ON SEPTEMBER 29, 1945.