Disaster struck the Hq1 mortar platoon 22 January 1945. The platoon came under direct German artillery fire.  Bill Goudy and Glenn Sommerville (section leaders) were severely wounded and evacuated. Bill with a serious head wound and Glenn lost an eye and arm. Steve Tetak was killed.  Steve was an outstanding soldier and a popular member of the mortar platoon

During his dedicated service in the 508^th PIR, William Goudy earned: 

·        Bronze Star and Purple Heart medals

·        Combat Infantry Badge

·        Parachutist Qualification Badge with two stars for combat jumps (Normandy and Holland)

·        Invasion Arrowhead  

·        Four battle stars 

·        Presidential Unit Citation

·        French & Belgium Fourrageres

·        Orange Lanyard of the Royal Netherlands Army

·        Numerous defense medals including the WW II Victory medal

Bill and Mabel Goudy
(Bill is making an offer that Mabel obviously cannot refuse!)

 Bill and Mabel Goudy reside at 410 Bukey Avenue, Williamstown, West Virginia, 26187-1312 - where they happily raised three daughters. They also have several grandchildren.