World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William Russell Daugherty
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Norfolk, Virginia
Honored By
Guy P. Estes & Nancy Poarch Daugherty
Relationship
Friend & Spouse
ENTERED SERVICE JULY 13, 1943 AT CAMP LEE, VIRGINIA. SERVED IN COMPANY A, 533RD ENGINEER BOAT AND SHORE REGIMENT AS A SEAMAN, LANDING CRAFT (TECHNICIAN FIFTH GRADE), IN THE BISMARK ARCHIPELAGO, NEW GUINEA, SOUTH PHILIPPINES, LUZON. DECORATIONS AND CITATIONS: ASIATIC PACIFIC THEATER CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 4 BRONZE SERVICE STARS, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 2 BRONZE SERVICE STARS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AR 600-68, VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED JANUARY 10, 1946.