William Raymond Ivy
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Army
William Raymond Ivy served during World War II in the U.S. Army from 1939 until December 1945.
He was assigned to the 5th Armored Division, Combat Command A.
His rank was Warrant Officer.
Mr. Ivy was born in 1916 to Rebecca and William Robert Ivy in Meridian, Mississippi. He graduated from Hickory High School in 1932.
Source: Veterans’ Memorial Hall History Form; veteran’s family member’s account (see below)
"All my life I remember my dad telling me about his time in WWII. As my daughters grew up, he would tell the stories to them, too. He also went to their schools and talked to the classes about the war. This trip to our nation’s capitol, to see the WWII memorial, would be a very special time for grandfather and granddaughter to bond and remember for a lifetime.
"My dad, William (Bill) Ivy, is a very proud American Army veteran of WWII. He served in the European Theater and always has stories to tell about the battles and the brave men he served with. Some of my favorite stories are about when he met General Eisenhower and General Patton. I am very proud that he is my dad."
