World War II Honoree

William C. Graves

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Malvern, Arkansas

Honored By

Donna A. Sansbury, Kerry D. Graves, Sena L. Sobeck

Relationship

Children

SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS LANDING IN JUNE OF 1944. BATTLEFIELD COMMISSIONED TWICE, RECIPIENT OF 3 PURPLE HEARTS, BRONZE STAR WITH CLUSTERS AND NUMEROUS OTHER AWARDS AND CITATIONS. SERVED WITH THE 3RD ARMORED INFANTRY DURING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED MISSING IN ACTION DURING THIS ENGAGEMENT, BUT MANAGED TO REGROUP WITH ALLIED FORCES AFTER BEING LOST BEHIND ENEMY LINES FOR OVER A WEEK.