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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William G. Cheatwood

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Cedartown, Georgia

Honored By

William G. Cheatwood

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

DRAFTED 1942. TOOK TRAINING FOR ANTI-AIRCRAFT IN CALIFORNIA. WENT INTO DUTCH GUINEA IN THE PHILIPPINES. FIRST INVASION, LEYTE; 2ND INVASION, LUZON; RESCUING AMERICAN PRISONERS FROM JAPAN. GROUND CLEAN UP CREW FOR ATOMIC BOMB IN JAPAN. SERVED IN THE 24TH DIVISION, COMPANY B, 19TH REGIMENT. DISCHARGED 1945. RECEIVED THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE WITH A STAR, RECEIVED PURPLE HEART WITH 3 STARS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.