World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William George Hammerstroem
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
Wife
SERVED IN PHILIPPINES AND OCCUPATION OF JAPAN. AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL FOR EXEMPLARY CONDUCT IN GROUND COMBAT IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS MAY 15, 1945 AS A PRIVATE, 172ND INFANTRY REGIMENT. SERVED AS A SERGEANT IN 623RD MILITARY POLICE COMPANY IN JAPAN.