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William H. Somerlot

Master Sergeant Army World War II

Army
Army
Branch of Service
Army
Rank
Master Sergeant
Unit
311th Ordnance Depot Company
Conflict / Era
World War II
Years of Service
03/29/1941 – 12/11/1945
Date of Birth
06/25/1918
Date of Death
11/21/1962
Hometown
Claibourne, OH
Awards & Decorations
World War II Victory Medal, American Defense Service Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with 2 Bronze Stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, Meritorious Unit Award, Rifle Expert, Carbine Marksman, TSMG Sharpshooter
Burial Location
Paris Twp: Oakdale
Monument Paver
Yes — Section D
Overseas Service
New Guinea; Southern Philippines
Township (entering service)
Claibourne
Township (current / at death)
Paris
School
UNKNOWN
Record Authenticated
No

Decorations

Good Conduct Medal
Good Conduct Medal

Biography

Overseas service: New Guinea; Southern Philippines. School: UNKNOWN.

Source: Certificate of Honorable Discharge, Union County Recorder's Office, Vol. 4, p. 91 | Ancestry - Find A Grave