William Foerschler

Service Information

Branch of Service: Army

Unit: 336th Field Artillery

Theater of Operation: European

Enlisted / Commissioned: Feb 2, 1943

Discharged: Oct 18, 1945

Honored By: Bill, Bob, Dennis, Denise, Kathy, Kevin and Marilyn

Biography

William was a forward observer for the 336th Field Artillery. He participated in the following campaigns: Ardennes: Rhineland and Central Europe. EAME Theatre ribbon with three medals: the Bronze Star, The Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart. His unit participated in the relief of Bastogne. The picture was taken in Plauen, Germany. Probably in June of 1945. That’s my Jeep – ‘Marie’- my wife’s middle name. As of this date, May 30th, 2006, my wife and I have 7 children; 21 great grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren. At present there are 55 in our family; we have our own reunions.