Young County Heroes

They Paid Dearly That We Might Live Freely. Remember Them.

Hannis, Will Morris, Jr.

Pfc. Will Morris Hannis, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Hannis, Olney, husband of Bettye Holland, attended Texas A&M. Entered Army, 1943, trained at Camp Wolters. Served in European Theater. Awarded Purple Heart wtih OLC, 4 Battle Stars on ETO Ribbon, Pres. Unit Citation and Combat Inf. Badge. Wounded in Germany in 1944, and 1945. Discharged in 1945.