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PVT William Russell Addison
BIRTH
5 Mar 1922
Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
DEATH
19 Nov 1943 (aged 21)
Italy
BURIAL
Sicily-Rome American Cemetery and Memorial
Nettuno, Città Metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Lazio, Italy
Private William R. Addison served as a rifleman, E Company in the 143rd Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division.

He was Killed in Action near Camino-Magiore, Italy, on Nov.19, 1943 and he is honored with a Purple Heart,Combat Infantry Badge, American Campaign and the WWII Victory Medal.

In the meanwhile, the balance of the Regiment fought savagely in the Altavilla area, but suffered severe losses. During this time, "Commando Kelly" of Company L was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic deeds. With the loss of the Sele and Calore River "anchor", the Second Battalion was severely mauled by overwhelming German Forces. At that time, the entire beachhead area was exposed and it was not until the 14th that the beachhead was secured in spite of German reinforcements. It is noted that T/Sgt Charles E. Kelly's fabulous exploits started the fad of hero welcomes in the United States and he was the first American to receive the CMH for action on the European continent during World War II.

The Regiment regrouped in October at Pianura, near Naples, and moved north shortly afterwards and relieved the 15th Infantry Division who were facing Hitler's formidable "Winter Line"

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