World War II Honoree

William Waterman

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Cattaraugus Territory, New York

Honored By

Iroquois Post 1587

Relationship

American Legion

HE ENTERED THE ARMY ON FEBRUARY 2, 1941 AND WAS EVENTUALLY ASSIGNED TO THE 64TH COAST ARTILLERY SEEING SERVICE IN THE PACIFIC THEATRE OF OPERATIONS AND SPECIFICALLY HAWAII AND THE CHRISTMAS ISLANDS. AMONG HIS KNOWN AWARDS ARE THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, ASIATIC PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HE WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED ON AUGUST 15, 1945.