World War II Honoree

William P. Crenshaw, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Atlanta, Georgia

Honored By

A Grateful American

MAJOR. BEGAN ACTIVE DUTY ON JANUARY 27, 1942 WHEN HE JOINED THE 33RD INFANTRY DIVISION AT CAMP FORREST, TENNESSEE. AFTER ATTENDING FORT BENNING, WHERE HE TOOK THE RIFLE AND HEAVY WEAPONS COURSE, HE SERVED WITH THE 123RD INFANTRY REGIMENT AND PARTICIPATED IN THE NEW GUINEA AND LUZON CAMPAIGNS COMMANDING COMPANY L. LATER, HE WAS THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE 3RD BATTALION. AWARDS: EXPERT AND COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGES, BRONZE STAR MEDAL.