William R. Shockley

William Ralph Shockley
William R. Shockley
Born(1918-12-04)December 4, 1918
Bokoshe, Oklahoma
DiedMarch 31, 1945(1945-03-31) (aged 26)
Luzon, Philippines
Place of burial
Floral Memorial Cemetery, Selma, California
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
RankPrivate First Class
Unit128th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Division
ConflictsWorld War II
AwardsMedal of Honor
Bronze Star
Purple Heart (2)

William Ralph Shockley (December 4, 1918 – March 31, 1945) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.

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