Tour of Duty-
The links on this page will contain information about the battle for Hill 95, also known as St. Catherine's Hill, a deposition from Bill on earning The Purple Heart, a letter from MG James M. Gavin to Frank McKee, and dictation from Bill after visiting Normandy 50 years after the war had ended.
Main area of operations during the first 33 days of combat.
Page Links and Descriptions
Hill 95: a.k.a. St. Catherine's Hill. Located just northwest of the town of la Haye-du-Puits.Hill 95
The Purple Heart Part 1: a deposition from Bill about earning The Purple Heart.The Purple Heart Part 1
The Purple Heart Part 2: a deposition from Sgt. Frank McKee on Bill earning The Purple Heart.The Purple Heart Part 2
Recollections: Bill looking back after visiting Normandy 50 years after the war had ended.Recollections
Reflections: Letter from MG James M. Gavin to Frank McKee.Reflections