(courtesy of "Margaret"

Grave marker for William L. Hardt in the Preparation Canyon Cemetery, Pisgah (Monona county), Iowa

William served as a Pfc in Company G and was  seriously wounded in action on 15 June 44 in Normandy, France.  Hs military decorations include the Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Badge and the Bronze Service Arrow for his participation in the air assault on Normandy..