First Lieutenant William M MacDonald cross grave marker with small flags photo

World War II (WWII)
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Fallen

County:
Cass

Date of Loss:

Branch of Service:
Army

Rank:
First Lieutenant

Regiment / Group / Brigade:
253rd Infantry Regiment

Division / Fleet / Air Force or Equivalent:
63rd Infantry Division
Medals and Honors:
Silver Star

Circumstances:

Killed in action in Germany. When the command post of his company had become surrounded by the enemy, Lt. MacDonald organized two squads from another unit and attacked their flank. After leading his men to an advantageous position, he was fatally wounded.

Biography:

Buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial.