William Everett (Evert) Kirland was the son of George W. Kirkland and Nancy Anna Mae “Annie” Powell.
He was initially buried at Sainte-Mère-Eglise #2 Cemetery at Carentan, France and reburied at the Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France, A, 2, 36.
- Rank: Private First Class
- Date of birth: 28 October 1915
- Date of death: 26 June 1944
- County: Sevier
- Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
- Division/Assignment: 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division
- Theater: Europe
- Conflict: World War II
- Battles: Normandy Campaign
- Awards: Purple Heart
- Burial/Memorial Location: Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France
- Location In Memorial: Pillar XVII, Bottom Panel
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