World War II Honoree

William Edward Elzey

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Allen, Maryland

Honored By

Ronald H. Walsh

9 February 1942 entered active duty in the Division Headquarters of the 26th Infantry Division. served in the European Theater of Operations. Initially was an Antitank Gun Crewman for 16 months, then was a light truck driver for 18 months, where he drove a 1.5-ton 6x6 Dodge truck over all types of terrain under blackout conditions. 3 January 1945 awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his meritorious service during military operations in France against the German Army. 13 November 1945 honorable discharge.