World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William S. Alper
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Honored By
Charlotte Alper
Relationship
Wife
187TH FIELD ARTILLERY. SERVED FROM D-DAY INVASION OF NORMANDY RIGHT THROUGH TO THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. RECEIVED BRONZE STAR, PURPLE HEART AND OTHER AWARDS. DID DEFENSE WORK AND RECEIVED THE NAVY E FOR EXCELLENCE IN TESTING FIRE CONTROL INSTRUMENTS FOR THE NAVAL GUNS.