World War II Honoree

William J. Wallace

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Quay, New Mexico

Honored By

Juanita D. Wallace

Relationship

Wife

JANUARY 6, 1941 TO JULY 27, 1945. SERVED WITH BATTERY C, 104TH INFANTRY, ANTI-TANK BATTALION, 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION, WHICH WAS LATER REORGANIZED TO THE 804TH ANTI-TANK DESTROYER DIVISION. SERVED IN THE U.S. AND ENGLAND. SERVED IN NORTH AFRICA, BRINGING GERMAN PRISONERS TO THE U.S. ALSO SERVED IN ITALY WITH MARK CLARK. RECEIVED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL AND FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE.