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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

William D. Halyburton, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Canton, North Carolina

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PHARMACIST'S MATE 2ND CLASS. SERVED WITH THE 2ND BATTALION, 5TH MARINES, 1ST MARINE DIVISION IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR GALLANTRY AND INTREPIDITY ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY ON MAY 10, 1945 ON OKINAWA. KILLED IN ACTION ON THAT DAY. EARNED THE PURPLE HEART.