World War II Honoree

William J. Pelton

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Chateaugay Lake, New York

Honored By

Joe Feaster

Relationship

Veteran

SERVED IN MANY UNITS INCLUDING THE SUPREME HEADQUARTERS IN EUROPE. INSTRUMENTAL IN ESTABLISHING THE PROCEDURE FOR IDENTIFYING AMERICAN WAR DEAD IN THE EUROPEAN AND PACIFIC THEATERS. RECEIVED AN ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL. THE YOUNGEST MAJOR IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY AND ALSO ONE OF THE LAST SURVIVING SENIOR COAST ARTILLERY OFFICERS AND WHEEL HORSE GUNNERS OF THE HORSE ARTILLERY.