World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William C. Pietsch
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Honored By
James K Pietsch
Relationship
Son
HE SERVED IN 1942 AND WAS ASSIGNED TO THE 633RD TANK DESTROYER BATTALION, RECONNAISSANCE COMPANY. HE REMAINED IN THE STATES WITH THIS UNIT UNTIL APRIL 12,1945 WHEN HIS UNIT ENTERED THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS FROM MAY 1, 1945 TO JUNE 14, 1945. HIS UNIT WAS ATTACHED TO THE 16TH ARMORED DIVISION.