World War II Honoree

William C. Corrigan

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Chicago, Illinois

Honored By

William C. Corrigan

Relationship

Self

SERVED IN 71ST INFANTRY REGIMENT, 44TH INFANTRY DIVISION. AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR, FRENCH JUBILEE MEDAL (NORMANDY LIBERATION), EXPERT INFANTRYMAN AND COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGES. ALSO RECEIVED EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH TWO BRONZE BATTLE STARS, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, OCCUPATION MEDAL, PRESIDENTIAL CITATION, FRENCH CHEVALIER LEGION OF HONOR MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, 1 SERVICE STRIPE, AND 3 OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS. EXPERT WITH CARBINE AND 30 CALIBER HEAVY MACHINE GUN, SHARPSHOOTER WITH M1 RIFLE. NORTHERN FRANCE AND RHINELAND CAMPAIGNS.