World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
William Yawney
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Freemansburg, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Missouri DAV Chapter 67
HE SERVED ON SAIPAN WITH THE 105TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 27TH INFANTRY DIVISION. HE WAS KILLED IN JUNE 1944, DURING INTENSE FIGHTING. HIS REMAINS WERE IDENTIFIED IN 2013.