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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

William D. Hammer

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Gibsonville, North Carolina

Honored By

Gary C. Henry

Relationship

Cousin

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED SERVICE IN JANUARY 1944. TRAINED AT CAMP BLANDING, FLORIDA. JOINED COMPANY A, 401ST GLIDER INFANTRY REGIMENT, 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION IN ENGLAND IN AUGUST 1944. KILLED IN ACTION AT BASTOGNE, BELGIUM ON 26 DECEMBER 1944 WHILE DEFENDING A SECTOR AGAINST A GERMAN TANK-SUPPORTED ATTACK.