William B. Cogger

Era: World War II

Military Branch: Army

William B. Cogger was inducted into the Army on July 20, 1945.

Serving at the rank of technician 5th grade, he was a truck driver with the 21st Quartermaster Car Company. He participated in the Rome-Arno, Italy and other operations in the Mediterranean Theater and Southwest Pacific Theater.

He was wounded in action Sept. 1, 1944.

His decorations and awards include the:

Purple Heart Medal,
Combat Infantryman Badge,
Good Conduct Medal,
Asiatic-PacificCampaign Service Medal,
European-African-Middle East Campaign Service Medal, and three overseas service bars.

He was honorably discharged on Jan. 25, 1946.

Source: Hometown Heroes: The Saint Louis County World War II Project, page 58.