William T. SLADE
Registration number833-69-85
Grade
Seaman 2nd Class
UnitUSS Rich DE-695
Division
US Naval Reserve
date of death08/06/1944
Original cemeterySainte-Mère-Eglise n°2
Current cemeteryRaleigh National Cemetery Wake County, North Carolina USA
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.
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.