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Doris, William E.
1928 - 2004 (75 years)-
Name Doris, William E. Birth 14 Mar 1928 Chicago, Cook County, Illinois 
[1, 2, 3] Gender Male Reference Number DORI.W001 _FGRAVE 26237252 _MEMR Madison Christian Church, Quincy, Adams County, Illinois [3] _MEMR Clay City Christian Church, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois [3] Military Service Brigadier General, Illinois National Guard [1, 2] - Enlisted and entered active service on January 23, 1946 at East Saint Louis, Illinois. After basic training, specialized as a Cryptographic Technician (Military Occupational Specialty 805) at Scott Field, Illinois and departed the Continental U.U.S. on 3 October 1946 bound for the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations. Served with the Crypton Operations Section of the 13th Communications Squadron and was a member of General Macarthur's Honor Guard. Awarded the Army of Occupation (Japan) Medal and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Corporal on July 6, 1947 at Camp Stoneman, California. Went on to become Brigadier General, Illinois National Guard.
Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=1934234
William E. Doris (1928-2004)
Brigadier General, Illinois National Guard
National Guard, United States 
National Guard, United States Illinois National Guard United States Army Officer Rank Insignia 
Brigadier General (abbreviated as BG) (pay grade O-7), United States Army and United States Air Force 
47th Infantry Division, United States Army 47th Infantry Division, United States Army Military Service Korean War, Second Lieutenant, Company D, 130th Infantry Regiment, United States Army National Guard [2] - Sergeant First Class, Company D, 130th Infantry Regiment, United States Army National Guard, promoted to Second Lieutenant, United States National Guard
United States of America Flag, 48 Stars (1912-1959)
In 1912, two stars were added to the United States flag, representing Arizona and New Mexico, bringing the total number of stars to 48. They were arranged in six rows of eight stars each. American fighting men would fight under this flag during four wars: World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the beginning of the Vietnam War. (In 1959,…
United States Army
Prior to the establishment of the "Department of the Army Emblem", there was no official display item to identify the Army. The Seal had traditionally been used to authenticate documents only and was not authorized for public display. In recognizing the need to provide a display item, the Secretary of the Army approved the emblem design as the…United States Army 
Second Lieutenant, United States Armed Forces Second Lieutenant
Second lieutenant is a junior commissioned officer military rank in many armed forces, comparable to NATO OF-1 rank.
Korean War
(1950-1953)
Korea 130th Infantry Regiment (United States) 
Purple Heart Medal, United States Military Purple Heart Medal, United States Military 
Lineage and Honors, 130th Infantry Regiment (Fourth Illinois) Military Service World War II, Corporal, 13th Communications Squadron, United States Army Air Forces [2, 4] - Enlisted and entered active service on January 23, 1946 at East Saint Louis, Illinois. After basic training, specialized as a Cryptographic Technician (Military Occupational Specialty 805) at Scott Field, Illinois and departed the Continental U.U.S. on 3 October 1946 bound for the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations. Served with the Crypton Operations Section of the 13th Communications Squadron and was a member of General MacArthur's Honor Guard. Awarded the Army of Occupation (Japan) Medal and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Corporal on July 6, 1947 at Camp Stoneman, California. Went on to become Brigadier General, Illinois National Guard.
Source: http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=1934234
World War II Honoree, Doris, William E. (1926-1981) United States of America Flag, 48 Stars (1912-1959)
In 1912, two stars were added to the United States flag, representing Arizona and New Mexico, bringing the total number of stars to 48. They were arranged in six rows of eight stars each. American fighting men would fight under this flag during four wars: World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the beginning of the Vietnam War. (In 1959,…
United States Army Air Forces United States Army Air Forces 
Corporal, United States Army and United States Army Air Forces
(Sep 1942-Aug 1948)
United States Army Enlisted Rank Insignia 
Military Service Ribbons, Doris, William E. (1928-2004)
Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray
Bronze Star Medal, United States 
World War II Victory Medal, United States Military World War II Victory Medal, United States Military 
Army of Occupation Medal, United States Army and United States Air Force Army of Occupation Medal, United States Army and United States Air Force World War II
(1939-1945)Asiatic-Pacific Theater, World War II Death 19 Feb 2004 Illinois Veterans Home, Quincy, Adams County, Illinois [1, 2, 3, 5] Burial Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois [1, 2] - Lot 1 - Div 5 - Blk 31
Headstone, Doris, Jo Ann Striegel and William E., Brigadier General (Ret)
Displayed with permission of Lady in Black
Headstone, Doris, William E.
Displayed with permission of Lady in Black
Person ID I26705 Carl Wayne Gray Research Last Modified 18 Oct 2023
Father Doris, F.G. Mother Roe, O. Family ID F11477 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Striegel, Jo Ann, b. 15 Apr 1925, Olney, Richland County, Illinois d. 9 Jun 2013, Key West, Monroe County, Florida (Age 88 years) Marriage 13 Jul 1952 Flora, Clay County, Illinois [1, 3, 5] Children + 1. Doris, M.E. Family ID F8315 Group Sheet | Family Chart
- Enlisted and entered active service on January 23, 1946 at East Saint Louis, Illinois. After basic training, specialized as a Cryptographic Technician (Military Occupational Specialty 805) at Scott Field, Illinois and departed the Continental U.U.S. on 3 October 1946 bound for the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations. Served with the Crypton Operations Section of the 13th Communications Squadron and was a member of General Macarthur's Honor Guard. Awarded the Army of Occupation (Japan) Medal and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Corporal on July 6, 1947 at Camp Stoneman, California. Went on to become Brigadier General, Illinois National Guard.
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Event Map 
Birth - 14 Mar 1928 - Chicago, Cook County, Illinois 
_MEMR - - Madison Christian Church, Quincy, Adams County, Illinois 
_MEMR - - Clay City Christian Church, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois 
Marriage - 13 Jul 1952 - Flora, Clay County, Illinois 
Death - 19 Feb 2004 - Illinois Veterans Home, Quincy, Adams County, Illinois 
Burial - - Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois = Link to Google Earth
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Notes - QUINCY - William E. Doris, 75, of the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, formerly of Morton, Springfield, Decatur and Bradenton, Fla., died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004, in the veterans home.
He was born March 14, 1928, in Chicago, the son of Frank G. and Opal Roe Doris. He married JoAnn Striegel in 1952 in Flora.
He was a member of West Side Christian Church in Bradenton, Fla., Flora Masonic Lodge AF&AM, American Legion, VFW, and was a life member of the Korean War Veterans Association, Illinois National Guard Association, Military Officers Association of America and the Alumni Association U.S. Army War College in Carlisle Barracks, Pa.
He was a graduate of Clay City High School, Southern Illinois University in Carbondale with a bachelor of science degree in accounting, U.S. Treasury School and the University of Alabama.
While in the military he attended the Infantry Officers Basic and Advance Courses, Command and General Staff College, National Security Management Program, Industrial College of the Armed Forces and the Army War College Senior Officer Course.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army in January 1946. He enlisted in the Illinois Army National Guard in June 1950, serving with Company D, 130th Infantry Regiment as a sergeant first class. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1951.
He was commander, HHC, 1st Battalion, 179th Infantry and commander, Company G, 179th Infantry. His Illinois Army National Guard command assignments included commander, HHC, 130th Infantry; commander, HHC, 2nd Battle Group, 130th Infantry; commander, 1st Battalion, 123rd Infantry; commander, 1144th Transportation Battalion; task force commander, 44th Support Center RAO; commander, 66th Infantry Brigade, 47th Infantry Division; assistant division commander, 47th Infantry Division; and assistant adjutant general of the Illinois Army National Guard from 1984 until his retirement in 1988.
He was federally recognized as a brigadier general in 1979. He served more than 39 years and was awarded two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star with V-device for valor for his service in Korea.
Survivors: wife, JoAnn; a son, Matthew E. (wife, Robin) Doris; two grandchildren; and four nephews.
Cremation rites were accorded.
Memorial services: Madison Park Christian Church, Quincy, the Revs. Brian Henry, Keith Ehresman and Bruce Willard officiating.
Additional memorial services: Clay City Christian Church in Clay City. Inurnment: Clay City Cemetery.
Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home in Quincy was in charge of arrangements.valor for his service in Korea.
- QUINCY - William E. Doris, 75, of the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, formerly of Morton, Springfield, Decatur and Bradenton, Fla., died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004, in the veterans home.
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Sources - [S4805] https://www.findagrave.com, Headstone, Doris, Jo Ann Striegel and William E., Brigadier General (Ret), (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26237252/william-e-doris), none. (Reliability: 2).
- [S7483] https://www.findagrave.com, Headstone, Doris, William E., (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26237252/william-e-doris), none. (Reliability: 2).
- [S7484] http://www.findagrave.com, Obituary, Doris, William E., 75, (http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSsr=641&GScid=105163&GRid=26237252&CScn=Clay+City&CScntry=4&CSst=16&), none. (Reliability: 2).
- [S7155] https://www.wwiimemorial.com/, World War II Honoree, William E. Doris, (https://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque.aspx?honoreeID=1934234) (Reliability: 2).
- [S4804] http://www.findagrave.com, Obituary, Doris, Jo Ann, (http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSsr=641&GScid=105163&GRid=112336618&CScn=Clay+City&CScntry=4&CSst=16&), none. (Reliability: 2).
- [S4805] https://www.findagrave.com, Headstone, Doris, Jo Ann Striegel and William E., Brigadier General (Ret), (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26237252/william-e-doris), none. (Reliability: 2).