World War II Honoree

William Pearce

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Roger Pearce

Relationship

Son

SERVED AS AN ARMY CORPORAL. MEMBER OF A HIGHLY TRAINED COMBAT MILITARY POLICE GROUP, 792ND MILITARY POLICE BATTALION, COMPANY B. ASSIGNED TO THE CHINA-BURMA-INDIA SECTOR OF THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER. RECEIVED A BATTLE STAR FOR ACTION IN THE DEFENSE OF A FORWARD AIRSTRIP NEAR MYITKYINA, A VITAL LEG IN FLYING THE HUMP. 1943-1945.