World War II Honoree

William Robert Alexander, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Shawnee, Oklahoma

Honored By

Robert D. Allen

Relationship

Friend

STAFF SERGEANT. BEFORE SERVING IN THE 11TH ARMORED DIVISION, HE WORKED AT FORT SILL ARRANGING MEALS FOR TROOPS MOVING ACROSS THE COUNTRY. WAS IN THE CADRE FORMING THE 11TH ARMORED DIVISION AT CAMP POLK, LOUISIANA; CAMP BARKELEY, TEXAS AND CAMP IRWIN, CALIFORNIA. THE 11TH ARMORED DIVISION ENTERED THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE DECEMBER 1944. WENT WITH THE 11TH ARMORED DIVISION TO VIENNA, AUSTRIA AND FREED THE CONCENTRATION CAMP GUSEN. HE WAS STAFF CAR DRIVER FOR GENERAL PATTON FOR ONE DAY.