World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
William J. Cordes, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Atlanta, Georgia
Honored By
Ms. Betty Cordes
Relationship
Sister
PLATOON LEADER WITH 94TH INFANTRY DIVISION. RECEIVED SILVER STAR FOR SWIMMING FLOODING MAIN RIVER NEAR FRANKFORT, SO REGIMENT COULD CROSS. WAS KILLED APRIL 13, 1945 BY SNIPER FIRE WHILE ON PATROL DEEP IN GERMAN TERRITORY.