World War II Honoree

William G. Pounds, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Ranger, Texas

Honored By

Jack B. Waddington

Relationship

Classmate

HE ENTERED THE ARMY IN 1940 AND TRAINED IN TEXAS, FLORIDA, MASSACHUSETTS, GEORGIA AND CALIFORNIA. HE SERVED IN NEW GUINEA AND THE PHILIPPINES. HE WAS AWARDED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN RIBBON, 2 BATTLE STARS, AMERICAN DEFENSE MEDAL, AMERICAN THEATER RIBBON AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HE WAS DISCHARGED IN 1946.