World War II Honoree

William H. Redifer

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Youngstown, Ohio

Honored By

Susan Pidsosny

Relationship

Secretary, 612th TDB Association

GRADUATED FROM WEAPONS SCHOOL AT FORT HOOD AND SERVED WITH THE 612TH TANK DESTROYER BATTALION. FOUGHT IN FIVE MAJOR BATTLES ACROSS EUROPE INCLUDING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. AWARDED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, FIVE BRONZE STARS AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.