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William L. Posey

Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps

Service #917934

Assigned to C Company,
Sixth Amphibian Tractor Bn.

Killed in Action (KIA)
On September 15, 1944
During the Assault on Peleliu
Remains Buried at Sea, Pacific Theater

Next-of-Kin Notified:
Mother, Mrs. Estelle S. Posey
Tappahannock, Georgia

Awards:

Purple Heart

American Campaign
Service Medal

Asiatic-Pacific
Campaign Medal

World War II
Victory Medal

PFC William L. Posey is believed to have entered the U.S. Marine Corps from Virginia
and his loss is Recorded on
the American Battle Monuments Commission website and the
US Navy World War II State Summary of War Casualties,
State of Virginia, Page 15.