World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William Tom Orr
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Mount Vernon, Missouri
Honored By
Nephew
SERVED WITH THE MILITARY POLICE DIRECTING TRAFFIC FOR 24 HOURS AFTER LANDING ON OMAHA BEACH ON JUNE 6, 1944 RECEIVED A BATTLEFIELD COMMISSION TO SECOND LIEUTENANT. AWARDED THE SILVER STAR.