World War II Honoree

William Harmon Frier

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Portsmouth, Virginia

Honored By

Nancy F. Crites & Joyce F. Hearn

Relationship

Daughters

PRIVATE 1ST CLASS. AN AMMUNITION BEARER IN THE 383RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, 96TH INFANTRY DIVISION. HE WAS AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR FOR HEROIC SERVICE ON OKINAWA FOR TRAVELING 2000 YARDS OF GROUND UNDER HEAVY JAPANESE MACHINE GUN AND ARTILLERY FIRE TO BRING UP A RESERVE PLATOON TO HELP STEM A HEAVY ENEMY COUNTER ATTACK. HE IS ALSO A VETERAN OF THE LEYTE CAMPAIGN. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART ON LEYTE AND AN OAK LEAF CLUSTER ON OKINAWA.