World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Willard Gilley, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Williamsburg, Virginia
Honored By
Leonard Anthony Richardson III
Relationship
Cousin
HE LANDED AFTER D-DAY IN FRANCE AND FOUGHT IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. HE LEAD A PLATOON THAT CAPTURED 50 GERMANS IN A SMALL VILLAGE BY SURPRISE WITHOUT FIRING A SHOT. HE WAS AWARDED THE SILVER STAR FOR THIS ACTION. HE LATER WAS SERIOUSLY WOUNDED AND RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART.