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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William T. Atkins

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Clarksville, Texas

Honored By

Mary Laskin

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED THE SERVICE AUGUST 9, 1944. WOUNDED IN ACTION ON APRIL 19, 1945; SPENT 17 MONTHS IN THE HOSPITAL. DISCHARGED IN AUGUST 1946. SERVED IN THE INFANTRY, OPERATED A BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLE (BAR). SERVED IN GERMANY. EARNED THE AMERICAN THEATER CAMPAIGN RIBBON, WWII VICTORY RIBBON, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, 2 BRONZE STARS AND THE PURPLE HEART.