William Feuer was born on July 21, 1925. He joined the United States Army in November 1943 and served as a medic during World War II. His service took him across both the European and South Pacific theaters, emphasizing the global scope of the conflict and the essential role medics played on every front.
During his time in uniform, William crossed the Atlantic Ocean four times and the Pacific Ocean once, underscoring the extensive nature of his deployments. He received an honorable discharge on April 18, 1946, after more than two years of dedicated service.