May 15, 1924 – August 30, 1944
Willie Shields
Personal Information
Birthplace: Boston, Kentucky
Service Information
Branch of Service: Army
Unit: 29th Infantry Division 116th Infantry Regiment Company C
Theater of Operation: European
Enlisted / Commissioned: May 11, 1943
Discharged: Aug 30, 1944
Highest Rank: Pfc
Military Honors: Purple Heart World War II Victory Medal, Bronze Star European Campaign medal (with 3 Battle Stars, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal (did not Receive)
Honored By: me
Biography
He fought and was killed in action in Brest, France
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