World War II Honoree

William E. Hammer

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Washington, Iowa

Honored By

William E. Hammer

Relationship

Self

INDUCTED INTO THE ARMY AT AGE 18. SERVED UNDER GENERAL DOUGLAS MACARTHUR IN THE 124TH INFANTRY, ANTI-TANK COMPANY, 31ST DIVISION IN NEW GUINEA, MOROTAI (DUTCH EAST INDIES), MINDANAO AND PHILIPPINE CAMPAIGNS. RECEIVED THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE AND THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL. RECEIVED AN HONORABLE DISCHARGED BEFORE THE AGE OF 21.