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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Maurice John Willaert

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

East Moline, Illinois

Honored By

David P. Willaert

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERGEANT, TANK COMMANDER; 9TH ARMORED LIGHT TANK CORPS, 19TH DIVISION, COMPANY D. SERVED UNDER OMAR BRADLEY AND GEORGE PATTON. MAJOR BATTLES IN REMAGEN, THE ARDENNES, SCHOTTERY. WOUNDED IN ACTION ON APRIL 12, 1945 IN SCHOTTERY, GERMANY. RECEIVED TWO PURPLE HEARTS, EUROPEAN CAMPAIGN RIBBONS, VICTORY MEDAL, AMERICAN DEFENSE MEDAL AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.