William J. Moore
The Cullman Tribune
Cullman, Alabama
08 Mar 1945, Thu • Page 8
The Cullman Tribune
Cullman, Alabama
15 Mar 1945, Thu • Page 6
The memorial pays tribute to Lormeau 75 Americans killed during the fighting for the liberation of Plabennec and Plouvien 8 and 9 August 1944. Located in the countryside, on the road between Plabennec Gouesnou, Lormeau the memorial was initiated by the local veterans and opened in 2009 and is dedicated to the American liberators. Author of several books on the subject, Louis Bothorel, plouviennois a writer, did a great job which allowed to find the names of 75 fallen GI's during those bloody days.
William J. Moore
Service #
Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army
69th Tank Battalion, 6th Armored Division
Entered Service From: Alalbama
Date of Death: August 8, 1944
Buried: Brittany American Cemetery and Memorial
Saint-James, Departement de la Manche, Basse-Normandie
Awards: Purple Heart