PFC William P. "Bill" Harris
biography
Harris, from Pontiac, IL, was killed in action on February 3rd, 1944 at Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. The 7th Division, along with the 4th Marine Division, captured this island from the Japanese. Previously, PFC Harris and the division had captured Attu in Alaska. PFC Harris served in "I" Company, 3rd Batallion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division.
decorations
Pins: 32nd Infantry Regiment Unit Crest
Badges: Combat Infantryman Badge
Medals-Left Breast, Top Row: Silver Star Medal
Middle Row (L-R): Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct Medal
Bottom Row (L-R): American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal
Right Breast: Army Meritorious Unit Commendation
Patches-LEft Sleeve: 7th Infantry Division Patch
Right Sleeve: Army Meritorious Unit Citation Patch
Stripes: Overseas Service Bars (4)
