World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William R. Ference
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Wilkinsburgh, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Mr. William R. Ference
Pennsylvania National Guard; activated the 29th Division, Field Artillery. Attended Officer Candidate School (OCS) in 1943. Received Parachute Wings in 1943. 13th Airborne, 513th Parachute Infantry. European Theater of Operations. Received the Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Badge and Bronze Star.