World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William C. Ahrens
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Honored By
Tom W. Ahrens
Relationship
Son
SERVED WITH THE 1ST CAVALRY DIVISION IN THE PACIFIC THEATER AS A COMBAT RIFLEMAN. SERVED IN AUSTRALIA, NEW GUINEA, ADMIRALTY ISLANDS, LEYTE, SAMAR, LUZON AND THE OCCUPATION OF JAPAN. RECEIVED TWO PURPLE HEARTS, BRONZE STAR AND THE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION.