Dies in Belgium
Pfc. William G. Landseadel, 21, a furloughed freight worker for the New York Central, at New York, was killed in action in Belgium, January 7, according to a telegram recently received by his father, who lives in New York City.
He had seen action at Casablanca, Anzio, France and Germany.
CENTRAL HEADLIGHT {newsletter}
Vol. VI. No. 4; APRIL 1945
Info from dm wms (#47395868)
Buried to the right of his brother, Frank Landseadel
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class William G. Landseadel (ASN: 12187268), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company D, 2d Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action against enemy forces on 7 January 1945, in Belgium. Private First Class Landseadel voluntarily exposed himself to intense sniper and machine gun fire as he single-handedly destroyed enemy positions that threatened to delay his platoon's advance. Fierce and accurate fire pinned his comrades to the ground, but Private First Class Landseadel, ignoring the devastating fire, closed with the enemy, killing a sniper with his rifle and destroying two machine guns with hand grenades. Although painfully wounded, Private First Class Landseadel deliberately moved about in the open, drawing fire away from his comrades and forcing the enemy to reveal their positions until he was struck again and fatally wounded. Private First Class Landseadel's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 82d Airborne Division, and the United States Army.
Pfc. William G. Landseadel, 21, a furloughed freight worker for the New York Central, at New York, was killed in action in Belgium, January 7, according to a telegram recently received by his father, who lives in New York City.
He had seen action at Casablanca, Anzio, France and Germany.
CENTRAL HEADLIGHT {newsletter}
Vol. VI. No. 4; APRIL 1945
Info from dm wms (#47395868)
Buried to the right of his brother, Frank Landseadel
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class William G. Landseadel (ASN: 12187268), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company D, 2d Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action against enemy forces on 7 January 1945, in Belgium. Private First Class Landseadel voluntarily exposed himself to intense sniper and machine gun fire as he single-handedly destroyed enemy positions that threatened to delay his platoon's advance. Fierce and accurate fire pinned his comrades to the ground, but Private First Class Landseadel, ignoring the devastating fire, closed with the enemy, killing a sniper with his rifle and destroying two machine guns with hand grenades. Although painfully wounded, Private First Class Landseadel deliberately moved about in the open, drawing fire away from his comrades and forcing the enemy to reveal their positions until he was struck again and fatally wounded. Private First Class Landseadel's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 82d Airborne Division, and the United States Army.
Dies in Belgium
Pfc. William G. Landseadel, 21, a furloughed freight worker for the New York Central, at New York, was killed in action in Belgium, January 7, according to a telegram recently received by his father, who lives in New York City.
He had seen action at Casablanca, Anzio, France and Germany.
CENTRAL HEADLIGHT {newsletter}
Vol. VI. No. 4; APRIL 1945
Info from dm wms (#47395868)
Buried to the right of his brother, Frank Landseadel
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class William G. Landseadel (ASN: 12187268), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company D, 2d Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action against enemy forces on 7 January 1945, in Belgium. Private First Class Landseadel voluntarily exposed himself to intense sniper and machine gun fire as he single-handedly destroyed enemy positions that threatened to delay his platoon's advance. Fierce and accurate fire pinned his comrades to the ground, but Private First Class Landseadel, ignoring the devastating fire, closed with the enemy, killing a sniper with his rifle and destroying two machine guns with hand grenades. Although painfully wounded, Private First Class Landseadel deliberately moved about in the open, drawing fire away from his comrades and forcing the enemy to reveal their positions until he was struck again and fatally wounded. Private First Class Landseadel's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 82d Airborne Division, and the United States Army.
Pfc. William G. Landseadel, 21, a furloughed freight worker for the New York Central, at New York, was killed in action in Belgium, January 7, according to a telegram recently received by his father, who lives in New York City.
He had seen action at Casablanca, Anzio, France and Germany.
CENTRAL HEADLIGHT {newsletter}
Vol. VI. No. 4; APRIL 1945
Info from dm wms (#47395868)
Buried to the right of his brother, Frank Landseadel
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class William G. Landseadel (ASN: 12187268), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company D, 2d Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action against enemy forces on 7 January 1945, in Belgium. Private First Class Landseadel voluntarily exposed himself to intense sniper and machine gun fire as he single-handedly destroyed enemy positions that threatened to delay his platoon's advance. Fierce and accurate fire pinned his comrades to the ground, but Private First Class Landseadel, ignoring the devastating fire, closed with the enemy, killing a sniper with his rifle and destroying two machine guns with hand grenades. Although painfully wounded, Private First Class Landseadel deliberately moved about in the open, drawing fire away from his comrades and forcing the enemy to reveal their positions until he was struck again and fatally wounded. Private First Class Landseadel's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 82d Airborne Division, and the United States Army.
Inscription
PFC, 504 PRCHT INF REGT, 82 ABN DIV WORLD WAR II
Gravesite Details
Buried to the right of Frank Landseadel
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