William Reed McKay was born 7 October 1895. He was killed in Action 6 October 1918 in France. Cpl McKay was initially buried at the American Cemetery, Bony, Aisne, France. Buried at Knoxville National Cemetery, B, 3673.

  • Rank: Corporal
  • Date of birth:
  • 7 October 1895
  • Date of death: 6 October 1918
  • County: McMinn
  • Hometown: Etowah
  • Service Branch: Army
  • Division/Assignment: Company L, 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Division
  • Theater: Europe
  • Conflict: World War I
  • Battles: Bellicourt, Poncho
  • Burial/Memorial Location: Knoxville National Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox County, TN
  • Location In Memorial: Pillar IV, Middle Panel
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