William R. Shockley
William Ralph Shockley | |
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William R. Shockley | |
| Born | December 4, 1918 Bokoshe, Oklahoma |
| Died | March 31, 1945 (aged 26) Luzon, Philippines |
| Place of burial | Floral Memorial Cemetery, Selma, California |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Unit | 128th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Division |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Bronze Star Purple Heart (2) |
William Ralph Shockley (December 4, 1918 – March 31, 1945) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.