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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Willard Ransom

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

New York City, New York

Honored By

John Peterson

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENLISTING IN THE ARMY IN 1941. HE WAS A STAFF SERGEANT WITH THE 3RD BATTALION, 13TH INFANTRY OF THE U.S. ARMY AND PART OF THE D-DAY LANDING IN NORMANDY, FRANCE. HE WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED IN 1945 DUE TO LOSING HIS LEFT LEG IN WAR-TIME BATTLE. HE RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART.