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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Willie R. 'Bill' Hicks

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Atlanta, Texas

Honored By

John C Burkhardt, AAG MOPH, Chapter 1919, Austin, Texas

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED WITH TASK FORCE 58, ABOARD THE USS INDIANAPOLIS HEAVY CRUISER. HE WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED IN ACTION ON SEPTEMBER 4, 1944.