William Paul Jolley ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Tennessee
On June 6, 1944 Private First Class Jolley was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Tennessee. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
William Paul Jolley
World War II
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 525454 |
| Service ID | 34499202 |
| Name | William Paul Jolley |
| From | Decatur, Meigs County, Tennessee |
| Birth Date | November 10, 1915 |
| Casualty Date | June 6, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Unit/Group | Company E, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division |
| Casualty Type | KIA - Killed in Action |
| Location | Omaha Beach, Normandy, France |
| Burial | Oak Grove Cemetery, Meigs County, Tennessee |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - William Paul Jolley 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. Jolley had the rank of Private First Class. Service number assignment was 34499202. Attached to Company E, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division.
He was born on November 10, 1915. According to our records Tennessee was his home or enlistment state and Meigs county has been included within the archival record. We have Decatur listed as his city. During his service in World War II, Army Private First Class Jolley experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on June 6, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: KIA - Killed in Action. Incident location: Omaha Beach, Normandy, France. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ 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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• 7,527 World War II
• 906 Korean War
• 1,295 Vietnam War
• 178 Prisoners of war
• 1,658 Missing in action
• 42 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 89 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 7 Medal of Honor recipients
• 7,527 World War II
• 906 Korean War
• 1,295 Vietnam War
• 178 Prisoners of war
• 1,658 Missing in action
• 42 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 89 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 7 Medal of Honor recipients
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