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William Hedrick
First Name:
William
Middle Name:
C.
Last Name:
Hedrick
Date of Birth:
12/24/1925
Birthplace:
Huntersville, NC
Death Details/Burial/Memorial Services: Killed in action in Westein, Germany. Burial with protestant funeral in eastern Belgium.
Age at Death: 19
Image Source: Carolina Room photo
Personal Details
Biographical Notes:
Family Details:
Mr. & Mrs. F. C. (Grace Watts) Hedrick - Huntersville, NC 2 other brothers, 3 sisters, John F Hedrick, US military - Camp Blanding, FL
Military Details
Military Rank:
Private First Class
Military Unit:
Company B, 774th Tank Battalion
KIA Date:
12/16/1944
MIA Date:
NA
KIA / MIA Place:
Westein, Germany
Military Details:
Fort Knox, KY, Camp Campbell, KY, Camp Chaffee, AR, England, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany
Awards:
Purple Heart
Source:
Newsprint and family information