Name:
William C., Jr. Pierce
Rank:
Private
Serial Number:
31445587
Unit:
141st Infantry Regiment, 36th Division
Date of Death:
1944-08-28
State:
Rhode Island
Cemetery:
Rhone American Cemetery, Draguignan, France
Plot:
D
Row:
5
Grave:
11
Decoration:
Purple Heart
Comments:
William C. Pierce, Jr. served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a Private in the 141st Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division. He entered service in Rhode Island. He died on August 28, 1944 during the invasion of southern France. He is now buried at Rhone American Cemetery and Memorial, Draguignan, Departement du Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.