World War II Honoree

William A. Murry

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Iola, Illinois

Honored By

Robert Medley Gatewood

ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE AS A DRAFTEE ON MARCH 15, 1944 AT FORT SHERIDAN, ILLINOIS. SELECTED FOR THE ORDNANCE CORPS, COMPETED BASIC TRAINING, AND QUALIFIED IN THE MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY OF WHEEL AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE MECHANIC. ASSIGNED TO AND SERVED WITH THE 389TH ORDNANCE MAINTENANCE (HEAVY) COMPANY AT FORT SWIFT, TEXAS. HONORABLY DISCHARGED IN FAIR HEALTH AS A PRIVATE ON DECEMBER 16, 1944 AT SAME STATION. EARNED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL FOR HIS SERVICE DURING THE PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY.