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McCArey William J.

Name:
William J. McCArey
Rank:
Private First Class
Serial Number:
16007065
Unit:
503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment
Date of Death:
1945-02-24
State:
Wisconsin
Cemetery:
Manila American Cemetery, Philippines
Plot:
B
Row:
16
Grave:
138
Decoration:
Purple Heart
Comments:

William J. McCArey entered the military service in Wisconsin. He served in the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment as a Private First Class during World War II. William died on February 24, 1945 during the battle for the recapture of Corregidor, Philippines against the defending Japanese garrison on the island and is now buried in the Manila American Cemetery, Taguig City, Philippines.