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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

William W. Yeo

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Brian Siddall

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED WITH 82ND AIRBORNE, 307TH AIRBORNE ENGINEERS, B COMPANY. SICILY AND ITALY JUMPS SUPPORTING THE 505TH PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENT. KILLED IN NORMANDY ON JUNE 11, 1944 IN LES MOITERS EN-BAUPTOIS DURING A FIRE FIGHT. HE STOOD UP TO DRAW FIRE AWAY FROM ANOTHER WHO HAD BEEN WOUNDED IN THE LEG. KILLED INSTANTLY BY A SHOT TO THE HEAD.