World War II Honoree

William Y. Ogden

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Newburgh, New York

Honored By

David Ogden

Relationship

Son

SERVED IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS WITH HEADQUARTERS BATTERY, 746TH ANTI AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY GUN BATTALION AS AN ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY MASTER GUNNER IN THE NORTHERN SOLOMON ISLANDS AND PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. AWARDED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC SERVICE MEDAL WITH 2 BRONZE SERVICE STARS, AMERICAN SERVICE MEDAL, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL WITH 1 BRONZE SERVICE STAR, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.