William Luft

SGT William Luft served in the United Stated Army WWII Pacific Theater. From 1944 - 1946 with the 128th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Division and the U.S. Army Pacific Command until honorably discharged. Father of 3, grandfather and great grandfather at his passing.

William was 1 of 16 to return home from his Battalion. He missed all the homecomings and parades, as he returned home on a hospital ship recovering from wounds, typhus and malaria. Months after the ceremonies returning home by train he was met by his parents, his mother gave him a big kiss and a telegram stating he was Killed In Action (Red Cross later corrected on hospital ship)..

Some awards he received include: Combat Infantryman's Badge (CIB), Glider Badge (GB), Bronze Star Medal for Valor, Purple Heart Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal