World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William James Foertsch
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
Janet Kelleher
Relationship
Daughter
Seaman, Turret assistant. At one battle, he was helping to load ammunition when a kamikaze pilot headed towards his turret. However, it swerved and hit the turret next to his.