William H. Laney 921717
Born March 31st 1924 Union County
Where he was buried -- On Okinowa
The name of the minister -- The Reverend I.B. Little and a Chaplin from Fort Bragg, N.C.
Military Funeral -- yes
Killed overseas -- yes
Body brought home -- no
Memorial Service -- yes
When and where -- Mts. Spring Church -- July 8th 1945
Went to school -- Union High School
What church did he attend -- Mts. Spring Church
Was he married -- yes
Wife -- Miss Georgia Yow
Child -- Betty
| Brothers Johnny Laney Jerry Laney |
and |
Sisters Mrs. James Moore Margaret Laney Joan Laney |
Did he volunteer -- no
Inducted -- At Paris Island, S. C., Camp Lejuene N. C., and San Deiego California. Went overseas, July 1944
Went to Okinowa
Was overseas August 1944 to May 14th 1945
In what famous battles did he participate -- Okinowa, Killed on Sugar Loaf Hill, Okinowa.
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