World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William J. Werneke
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Narrowsburg, New York
Honored By
Michael Werneke
Relationship
Son
SERVED WITH THE 36TH INFANTRY DIVISION, COMPANY A, 1ST BATTALION, 143RD INFANTRY. SERVED IN ITALY, FRANCE AND GERMANY IN 1944 AND 1945 AS A PLATOON LEADER. HE WAS AWARDED THE SILVER STAR, BRONZE STAR AND PURPLE HEART.