William Courtney

William Courtney was employed by the Socony Vacuum Oil Company in NY prior to his enlistment in March, 1942. William received his training at Camp Shelby, MS, attached to the 273rd Infantry, 69th Division. Lieutenant Courtney was shipped overseas in April, 1944 to the European Theatre where he saw action in France and Alsace. William was taken prisoner in the Battle of the Colmar Pocket on December 23, 1944 and was imprisoned in Germany until his liberation in May, 1945. William was awarded the Silver Star, the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, Four Campaign Stars, and Combat Infantryman's Badge. He was honorably discharged in September, 1945 at Camp Blanding, FL.