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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William Fischer

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Cold Spring, New York

Honored By

Christine E. Larson

Relationship

Niece

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED IN EUROPE IN THE 38TH ARMORED INFANTRY BATTALION FROM 1942 UNTIL 1945. AWARDED PURPLE HEART FOR WOUNDS SUFFERED ON SEPTEMBER 17, 1944. CAPTURED AT THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE AND HELD AS A PRISONER OF WAR. AWARDED CERTIFICATE OF MERIT FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE DURING THE DRIVE OF THE SEVENTH ARMORED DIVISION THROUGH FRANCE.