William H. HOUSTON
Registration numberO-355901
Grade
Major
UnitHQ / 307th Medical Company
Division
82nd Airborne Division
date of death06/06/1944
Original cemeteryBlosville / Carquebut
Current cemeteryD-20-06 Normandy American Cemetery St-Laurent/Mer Omaha Beach France
Medals
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
Campaign medal awarded for 30 consecutive days of service in Europe, Africa or the Middle East between December 7, 1941 and November 8, 1945.
Legion of Merit
The Legion of Merit may be awarded to a foreign national. This medal recognizes outstanding service outside of combat zones.
Purple Heart
The Purple Heart is awarded to any armed forces personnel injured or killed in action.
WWII Victory Medal
The decoration commemorates military service during World War II and is awarded to any member of the United States Army.
