World War II Honoree

Frank J. Piller

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Washougal, Washington

Honored By

Mrs. H. Kathleen Ames

Relationship

Daughter

Drafted and sent to North Africa and Italy. Served in I Company, 3rd Battalion, 363rd Infantry Regiment, 91st Infantry Division. Hill 634 on July 6, 1944; about 200 men walked into a German stronghold, along with L Company and were decimated. Commander withdrew them to hill 553. I Company Commander reported company strength at 20, the rest were killed, captured or missing. There were only a few left to testify about what exactly happened. Private Piller was cut off from supply team and without food, water and ammunition. Killed in action on or about July 7-8, 1944. Remains were found on August 2, 1944. Awarded medals by Congressman Nethercutt in May, 1999; Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Combat Infantryman badge, Good Conduct medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern campaign and WWII Victory medals.