World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
William Curtis Garner
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Lehigh, Oklahoma
Honored By
Jim Sharp
Relationship
Nephew
ATTACHED TO THE 45TH DIVISION 'THUNDERBIRDS'. RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR AND PURPLE HEART, AMONG OTHER DECORATIONS. TOOK COMMAND OF HIS PLATOON 24 TIMES AND HAD A COMMISSION IN THE WORKS TO 2ND LIEUTENANT. HE DIED DURING THE ANZIO BREAKOUT ON JUNE 1, 1944.