World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William L. Ogden
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Bethany, Oklahoma
Honored By
Robert S. Cox
SERVED IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER WITH THE 160TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 40TH INFANTRY 'GRIZZLY' DIVISION. PARTICIPATED IN THE LUZON AND SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES CAMPAIGNS. AWARDED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. ALSO AWARDED THE PHILIPPINE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION, AND THE PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL FOR SERVICE IN THE LIBERATION OF THE PHILIPPINES. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AND ISSUED THE HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON.