US AIRBORNE

William “Billy” N Belden was born in Texas in 1914 and was killed in action during the battle in Normandy, June 15, 1944.

His parents were Nicholas and Henrietta. Nicholas was banker. e fought during the WWI. William had two sisters.

Billy entered in Army, April 18, 1942 in Houston, Texas. At that time, he was already married. µ

He volunteered for the paratroopers. He was Staff/Sergeant in C Company,507th Parachute Infantry Regiment.

Staff Sergeant William Belden rest to the American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-mer, France. Plot C, Row 17, Grave 33.