World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
William Wenderoth
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Wayne, New Jersey
Honored By
Wayne Township Historical Commission
SERGEANT, 39TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 9TH INFANTRY DIVISION. AWARDED THE SILVER STAR WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER AND THE PURPLE HEART. FOUGHT IN NORTH AFRICA AND SICILY WHERE HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION ON 3 AUGUST 1943.