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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

William J. Dougherty

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

New York

Honored By

The American Legion

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Entered the U.S. Army in April 1941. After receiving his basic training, was sent to the Southwest Pacific area. On August 3, 1943, was killed in action while engaged with the United States Infantry in that area. His family was awarded the Purple Heart honoring their nephew in September of that same year.