World War II Honoree

William Richard Hickey, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Lawrence, Massachusetts

Honored By

Annmarie & Jerry Georgopolis

Relationship

Daughter & Son-in-law

DROVE A TANK UNDER GENERAL PATTON'S COMMAND, STORMED THE BEACH ON D-DAY. RECEIVED THE OCCUPATION OF MEDAL (GERMANY), INVASION OF FRANCE MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, BRONZE STAR WITH V FOR VALOR, PURPLE HEART. NORTHERN FRANCE, CENTRAL EUROPE AND THE CROSSING OF THE RHINE RIVER.