World War II Honoree

William Ralph Norvell

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Charleston, Arkansas

Honored By

Dennis William Norvell

Relationship

Son

PARTICIPATED IN NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE CAMPAIGNS AS PART OF THE 324TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 44TH INFANTRY DIVISION. AWARDED A BRONZE STAR WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER, PURPLE HEART FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED 12/13 DECEMBER 1944 OUTSIDE THE FRENCH TOWN OF SARREBOURG, AND A COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE. ADDITIONAL AWARDS: GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 3 BRONZE STARS AND A WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED 06 NOVEMBER 1945 AT CAMP CHAFFEE, ARKANSAS.