World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William D. Cathey
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Dyer, Indiana
Honored By
American Legion East Chicago IN
LINEMAN, TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH. ASSIGNED TO THE 24TH DIVISION ARTILLERY IN FUKUOKA, JAPAN. TESTED CIRCUITS FOR BREAKS, SHORTS AND GROUNDS AND REPAIRED BY CUTTING OUT DEFECTIVE WIRE, REPLACING WITH NEW WIRE, SPLICING AND INSULATING. USED SUCH TOOLS AS WIRE CUTTERS AND PLIERS. RECEIVED ARMY OCCUPATION MEDAL (JAPAN) AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.