William J Devenney World War II Gold Star Veteran from Pennsylvania

On April 10, 1944 Sergeant Devenney was declared a casualty of World War II. He served with honor in the United States Army Air Forces. He is remembered by the people of Pennsylvania. May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
William J Devenney
World War II
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World War II
Pennsylvania
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Service Details
This Profile ID106601
Service ID33367015
NameWilliam J Devenney
FromCarbon County, Pennsylvania
Casualty DateApril 10, 1944
WarWorld War II
Service BranchArmy Air Forces
RankSergeant
Unit/Group3rd Replacement Training Squadron
Casualty TypeDNB - Died Non-battle
BurialPlot D Row 2 Grave 100, Cambridge American Cemetery, Cambridge, England
Notable Awards American Campaign Medal World War II Victory Medal
Remembered William J Devenney is buried or memorialized at Plot D Row 2 Grave 100, Cambridge American Cemetery, Cambridge, England. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location.
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: William J Devenney was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces. Devenney had the rank of Sergeant. Service number assignment was 33367015. Attached to 3rd Replacement Training Squadron.

According to our records Pennsylvania was his home or enlistment state and Carbon county has been included within the archival record.

During his service in World War II, Army Air Forces Sergeant Devenney experienced a critical situation which ultimately resulted in loss of life on April 10, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: DNB - Died Non-battle.
Commendations + Awards
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World War II Victory Medal
American Campaign Medal
Army Presidential Unit Citation
Army Good Conduct Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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