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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Willis Virgil Hoakison

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Greenfield, Iowa

Honored By

Sheryl McNally

Relationship

Niece

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

DRAFTED IN DECEMBER 1941. SERVED IN NEW GUINEA, THE PHILIPPINES, AND LEYTE. RETURNED HOME IN FEBRUARY 1945. HE WAS IN THE FIRST PLANE OF SOLDIERS TO LAND IN BUNA, NEW GUINEA. SERIAL NUMBER 37111213. SERVED IN COMPANY K, 126TH INFANTRY, 32ND DIVISION. HE SERVED UNDER GENERAL MACARTHUR.