World War II Honoree

William E. Wolford

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Batesville, Arkansas

Honored By

Kay

Relationship

Daughter

VOLUNTEERED FOR ENLISTMENT IN THE ARMY AND WAS REJECTED FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED ON HAND BY GUNSHOT. LATER ACCEPTED FOR ACTIVE DUTY AND ASSIGNED TO TRANSPORTATION UNIT. ASSIGNED DUTY ON ARMY TUG BOAT THAT TOWED BARGES LOADED WITH MILITARY SUPPLIES IN PACIFIC AREA. PORTS OF CALL INCLUDED SAN FRANCISCO, SEATTLE, HAWAII, HALF MOON BAY, CALIFORNIA AND OTHERS. SEPARATED FROM SERVICE ON 15 AUGUST 1945.