William A Herron ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Iowa
On March 24, 1945 Private First Class Herron was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Iowa. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 31503 |
| Service ID | 37660370 |
| Name | William A Herron |
| From | Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa |
| Birth Date | August 19, 1924 |
| Casualty Date | March 24, 1945 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Unit/Group | 17th Airborne Division, Headquarters Company |
| Casualty Type | KIA - Killed in Action |
| Location | Wesel, Germany |
| Burial | Plot E Row 19 Grave 8, Netherlands American Cemetery, Margraten, Netherlands |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
William A Herron is buried or memorialized at Plot E Row 19 Grave 8, Netherlands American Cemetery, Margraten, Netherlands. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Pfc William A Herron graduated from Keokuk high school in 1942 where he was in the band and orchestra and was a member of the Music Honor Society. He enlisted in the US Army at Camp Dodge Herrold, Iowa on February 8, 1943. He died near Wesel, Germany during Operation Varsity.▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: William A Herron 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. Herron had the rank of Private First Class. Service number assignment was 37660370. Attached to 17th Airborne Division, Headquarters Company.
He was born on August 19, 1924. According to our records Iowa was his home or enlistment state and Lee county has been included within the archival record. We have Keokuk listed as his city. During his service in World War II, Army Private First Class Herron experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on March 24, 1945. Recorded circumstances attributed to: KIA - Killed in Action. Incident location: Wesel, Germany. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Parachutist Badge
★ 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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• 6,811 World War II
• 559 Korean War
• 855 Vietnam War
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• 69 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 7 Medal of Honor recipients
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• 559 Korean War
• 855 Vietnam War
• 205 Prisoners of war
• 1,833 Missing in action
• 85 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 69 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 7 Medal of Honor recipients
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