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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

William W. Colgan

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Carteret, New Jersey

Honored By

Wilma Colgan Allen

Relationship

Sister

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

THIRD BATTALION, 7TH MARINES, 1ST MARINE DIVISION -- FLEET MARINE FORCE. BRONZE STAR WITH COMBAT 'V' AT CAPE GLOUCESTER, NEW BRITAIN; NAVY CROSS; PURPLE HEART AND 1ST MARINE DIVISION, PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION; POSTHUMOUSLY AWARDED -- KILLED IN ACTION, PELELIU.