World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William J. Beitz
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Millville, Pennsylvania
Honored By
William K. Beitz
Relationship
Grandson
SERVED IN THE 90TH DIVISION, COMPANY F. COMPLETED TWO TOURS OF DUTY DURING THE WAR. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART AFTER A GRENADE EXPLOSION LEFT HIS LEFT ARM BADLY WOUNDED. HE SERVED UNDER GENERAL PATTON ALL THE WAY ACROSS FRANCE, LUXEMBOURG AND GERMANY (WHERE HE WAS WOUNDED) DURING HIS SECOND TOUR.