World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William Preston, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
New York City, New York
Honored By
Mr. William Preston
Relationship
Self
First to land on Omaha Beach on D-Day in DD swimming tanks. Fought on Beach for sixteen hours. Wounded in Normandy on July 8, full disability. Member of the 743rd Tank Battalion. Received the Distinguished Unit Service Award.