#VeteranOfTheDay William C. Tarcypokeadooah

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran William C. Tarcypokeadooah. William served from 1918 to 1919 during World War I.

William was stationed in Brest, France, with the 22nd Engineers, First Army. He participated in the Battle of the Somme, the Battle of the Lys and the Meuse-Argonne offensive. After the Armistice was signed on Nov. 11, 1918, William remained in France to repair the destruction of the railroad system.

William received the World War I Victory Medal with three battle clasps and the World War I Occupation Medal for his service. William was a member of the Comanche Nation. After his service, he farmed and raised cattle. William passed away on March 26, 1967 at the age of 78.

We honor your service, William.

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Graphic By Kierra Willis: Kierra Willis is a Graphic Communication Major at the University of Maryland University College. She currently has an AAS in Graphic Design and Visual Communications.