World War II Honoree

William H. Goatley

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Springfield, Kentucky

Honored By

E. Gregory Goatley

Relationship

Son

TECHNICIAN 4TH GRADE, SERIAL 35693188. AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC 014, COMPANY C, 17TH TANK BATTALION, LANDED AT UTAH BEACH D-DAY +5, CROSSED OVER REMAGEN BRIDGE UNDER FIRE. RECEIVED THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER RIBBON WITH 5 BRONZE SERVICE STARS. CAMPAIGNS IN NORMANDY, RHINELAND, CENTRAL EUROPE, NORTH FRANCE AND ARDENNES. INDUCTED ON 6 JANUARY 1943, 20 MONTHS OVERSEAS BEGINNING ON 23 FEBRUARY 44, DISCHARGED ON 16 OCTOBER 1945.