Grave marker for Pvt William Botz at Section J, Site 15037
in
the
Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, New
York.
Pvt Botz was wounded on July 3, 1944 and was evacuated
to a field hospital. After recuperation he rejoined the unit on
August 20, 1944.
He participated in the ump into Holland on September 17,
1944 and was killed in action the following day. He was awarded the Purple Heart
with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster |