William C. Pearson

William C. Pearson of Tower, Minnesota was inducted into the Army on June 13, 1942.

He was a Technician 4th Grade and a tank mechanic with the 363rd Quartermaster Service Company, serving in northern France, the Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe.

Mr. Pearson received the: Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middle East Campaign Service Medal with five bronze battle stars, American Campaign Service Medal, World War II Victory Medal and three overseas service bars.

He was discharged on Nov. 24, 1945.

Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 242.

Support The Museum - Help us continue our work of saving and educating the public about our local veterans. Visit us on Facebook and keep up to date with us!

Sign up for eNews