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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

William L. Couts, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Strassburg, Ohio

Honored By

A Grateful American

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Activity During WWII

STAFF SERGEANT, ENTERED THE ARMY OCTOBER 13, 1942. SERVED IN WWII WITH THE 33RD INFANTRY DIVISION (THE PRAIRIE DIVISION), 123RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, 1ST BATTALION, COMPANY A, IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. KILLED IN ACTION APRIL 4, 1945. BURIED AT THE MANILA AMERICAN CEMETERY AND MEMORIAL. CAMPAIGNS: NEW GUINEA, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. AWARDS: COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, BRONZE STAR MEDAL, PURPLE HEART.