1913-1999
Major William M. Denny commanded Co C, 134th Inf Regt, 35th Inf Division, during combat action in World War II, receiving a Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart, and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge for heroic actions across France, Belgium, and Germany. A native of St. Louis, MO, he was mobilized with the 35th Division in 1940. He received Bronze Stars at Morhange and Puttelange, France. For capturing the town of Habkirchen, Germany, Co C received the Distinguished Unit Citation and Major Denny the Silver Star. He was captured during the Battle of the Bulge and spent time as a POW. After rescue, he remained in the Army and was medically discharged in 1947. He died in 1999.