Bill B Headley

Pfc Bill Headley was killed in action on 23 June 1944, serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 115th Infantry Regiment. On 23 June 1944, the 115th Infantry was holding an active defense line north of St. Lô, part of a static stretch that ran from June 20th through the end of the month. During this period the regiment worked to consolidate its forces and absorb newly arrived replacements into its ranks, steadying itself after previous fighting. Patrols went out under cover of night to probe enemy positions and gather intelligence on German strength and disposition along the line, though the after-action records from this stretch do not break down exact movements or positions day by day. Pfc Headley was killed in action that day; the report does not specify the individual circumstances.