2nd Lieutenant William F. Polich
Date of birth: 3/20/1924
Date of death: 2/5/2005
Home State: MT
Resting:
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Covina, CA
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Attended Mine and Booby Trap School
Award of the Bronze Star Medal
The Bronze Star Medal is awarded for ably assisting in a thorough reconnaissance of a bridge site on the Roer River in close proximity to the enemy. Subsequently, through his diligent efforts and able supervision of the construction crews a 254' fixed Bailey Bridge was completed well ahead of schedule, despite mortar and artillery fire directed at the site during the initial stages of construction.
Volunteered for and attended Ranger School
Enlisted for duty: 15 APR 1943
Commisioned 24 APR 1945
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