William pierson

During the events of Call of Duty: WWII, Pierson is often cold, distant, strict and callous towards everyone he meets. He is greatly disliked by many soldiers, who find him to be apathetic and unlikeable in general. Beneath this personality seems to be his former self.

Sergeant William Pierson, from Call of Duty: WWII, is described as a 6'2" (1.88m) man with brown hair and brown eyes, an athletic build, and is a white American man who served in the U.S. Army's 1st Infantry Division. Key Physical Characteristics Height: 6'2" (1.88 m) Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Brown Build: Athletic Ethnicity: White American

The loss of his men and rank changed Pierson from a loyal leader to an embittered shell of his former self. During the events of Call of Duty: WWII, Pierson is often cold, distant, strict and callous towards everyone he meets. He is greatly disliked by many soldiers, who find him to be apathetic and unlikeable in general. Beneath this personality seems to be his former self. In “Stronghold”, despite reprimanding Daniels shortly after, he still saves Daniels’ life. Shown briefly in "Operation Cobra", he asks Zussman if his wounds have healed, which showed that he didn't want him to suffer the same fate as his men did in Kasserine. These two cases show that he still cares about his men but tries to not let his emotions get to the battlefield (which indirectly caused Kasserine.)

When it came to the battlefield, Pierson was known to be persistent and dedicated to defeating the Germans. Perez even stated that he would never give up in battle. In addition, he wanted to make Daniels' platoon a model unit to wipe his slate clean, only doing so in a aggressive manner.After the loss of Turner, Pierson became more ruthless and violent, telling Daniels that they were in "his world" and expected the best they can bring. Turner's death affected him deeply, having loss someone whom he considered a friend. Beginning to drink his sorrows away, he showed apathy to his men, an example being in "The Battle of the Bulge" when Daniels asks for any blankets.

Ambush

Desertion is a capital offense. So maybe I should just do us all a favor, and finish the job. PIERSON TO DANIELS AFTER DISOBEYING AN ORDER AND FAILING TO CATCH UP TO ZUSSMAN.

When taking in German prisoners, Pierson notices Zussman giving water to one, angering him and knocking the water out of the prisoner's hand. Pierson then pushes Zussman before Daniels intervenes. Pierson is then knocked on the head with the canteen by the prisoner, who runs away. Daniels finds intelligence on the Germans wanting to destroy the bridge. Satisfied with the discovery, Pierson knocks out the prisoner and makes a plan to ambush the Germans before they reach the bridge. The squad ambush the German transport, taking their trucks and reaching to the German HQ. Pierson orders Daniels and Zussman to reach a sniper position to cover them when they start the assault. Amidst the assault, Pierson retreats when a tank comes from the hanger, which destroys Daniels' and Zussman's second sniper position. Zussman is captured, causing Daniels to disobey orders and try to rescue him to no anvil. Angered, Pierson tells Daniels that he disobeyed a direct order, with the latter responding that he should have court martialed him then. Stating that desertion is a capital offense, Pierson thinks he should finish the job by executing Daniels but stops when Stiles and the group arrive. Pierson then tells Daniels he's expelled from the platoon, and orders Aiello and Stiles to get him out of his face.

Battle of the Bulge

You see, we're in a whole new world Daniels. My world. And you can bet your ass that I will not shrink or waver from my responsibilities in any way. PIERSON TO DANIELS AFTER TAKING LEADERSHIP OF THE SQUAD.

By December, Pierson has become more aggressive with his men, willing to discharge Daniels when he stops his drunken rant on Christmas Eve. The following day, Pierson orders Daniels to give the last ammo box to soldiers on the pass. Pierson groups with Corporal Howard, telling him to not expect air support as they got their hands full. The soldiers are then attacked by artillery, killing most soldiers and causing destruction. Rallying to Pierson, he orders Daniels, Zussman, Howard, and Aiello to get to the radio and call-in air support. Pierson and his squad then hold out and kill many Nazi soldiers until air support comes in. After German tanks come into play, Pierson orders Daniels to call in air support to hit the tanks, but the latter refuses, stating that they are close to the safety line. Angered, Pierson takes the phone and calls in support, ordering Daniels and everyone else to get to cover. After the tank's destruction, Pierson orders Daniels to secure any German prisoners. Aiello tells the group that he's seen that look, as it was before Kasserine.

Death Factory

Going deep in the Hurtgen Forest, Pierson, the squad and US soldiers defend the bridge and defeat the German forces. Turner and Pierson split to make it to Hill 493, but unbeknownst to the former, Pierson continued on without them and lost many soldiers trying to stop the Germans artillery.

Hill 493

Pierson to Turner before he was fatally shot. IT WAS AN HONOR.

Turner learns that Pierson had continued without them, much to the lieutenant's chagrin. Pierson is seen crouched behind cover as enemies are manning an MG in the pillbox. After Parker and Daniels successfully destroy the pillbox, Pierson and Turner argue on the casualties and the former forgetting what's important. Pierson reminds Turner that they need to stop the artillery from firing on their convoy below and continue on the mission. After destroying two artillery guns, a Tiger II tank appears with reinforcements, forcing the team to use thermite to destroy it. Daniels succeeds in destroying the tank, but Turner is wounded by the German Tank Commander. Forced to fall back, Pierson attempts to save Turner, but the latter orders him and the others to leave him behind, as he can buy them time. Reluctantly agreeing, Pierson orders everyone to move out as Turner is fatally killed by Waffen-SS. Time passes, and Pierson informs Daniels that he and the squad are in "his world", and he expects everyone to follow every order he gives. In addition, he promotes Daniels to his second, and rejects Turner's revolver.

Liberation

After Rousseau and Crowley infiltrate the German base and plant the explosives, Pierson and Turner lead the assault to liberate Paris with the French Resistance. The squad then reunite with Crowley and Rousseau and clear out the German HQ before holding off the German counterattack. Succeeding, Pierson remains cynical and reminds Crowley that the war isn't over, as the latter tells him to get his men their joy. Pierson responds that's what Turner's for, as the people of Paris celebrate with fireworks.

Collateral Damage

The 1st Infantry Division advanced to Aachen but are stopped by PaK 38 artillery and are forced to call in Perez and Rabson for support. After Perez destroys the tank and kills the rest of the German forces, Pierson and the squad decide to clear buildings before reaching to the hotel. After clearing the hotel, the squad find civilians in the basement, much to the sergeant's annoyance. Turner orders Aiello and Daniels to get the truck they passed by and rescue the civilians despite Pierson's argument. The squad get the civilians to the truck, but one civilian named Erica is killed by German soldiers, making Pierson tell the driver to go without them escorting them.

Pierson orders his men to secure the place and mocks Stile's question on being in a better position. Pierson then scolds Zussman for telling him that Stiles is scared and tells Daniels to watch him.

Stronghold

Pierson and Daniels after surviving the tower's destruction. THAT'S BECAUSE I'M NOT YOUR FAIRY FUCKING GOD MOTHER!

Pierson leads the squad to assault the German forces in Marigny, Manche. Capturing the church, Pierson orders Zussman and Aiello to take out the AA guns while he, Daniels, Stiles, Jones, and US soldiers provide cover fire. Eventually, the Germans attacked the tower, causing the squad to barely escape as Jones and another US soldier dies. After saving Daniels' life, Pierson and the squad hold off a German counterattack until Zussman and Aiello destroy the guns. Pierson then orders Daniels to send out a mortar, with the private replying "you don't have to ask me twice". Afterward, Pierson is praised by Turner, but tells Zussman and Daniels that he's been too easy on them.S.O.E.

The squad ally with SOE operatives Arthur Crowley and Vivian Harris to stop the German train that is holding enough V-2 rockets to destroy Paris. Sneaking over to the train, the group are spotted and are forced to fight their way to the train before it departs. Daniels and Zussman succeed in stopping the train but cause it to crash. Pierson is later seen when Daniels and Zussman return with Camille "Rousseau" Denis.

History

My orders were to fall back. But I couldn't just leave them. I told my men we were gonna hold this pass until reinforcements got here but they never came. They never came. PIERSON TO DANIELS.

Pierson joined the United States Army and quickly rose through the ranks, meeting Joseph Turner in 1938, not long before the beginning of World War II. Pierson participated in the Battle of Kasserine Pass in February 1943 alongside Turner, Arthur Crowley, and Davis. When he was ordered to retreat, he refused due to some of his men being trapped at the pass. Pierson ordered his men to hold their ground until reinforcements arrived, but no one came, resulting in a slaughter of many of his men. Because of his actions, he was given an article 15 and a demotion to the rank of Technical Sergeant by Turner himself.D-Day

On June 6th, 1944, he was present during the invasion of Normandy, being placed on a Higgins boat with Turner and several other soldiers, such as Frank Aiello, Drew Stiles, Robert Zussman and Ronald "Red" Daniels. After landing on the beach, Pierson, along with other American forces, managed to push their way through the German defenses, clearing out several bunkers overlooking the beach before destroying an anti-aircraft gun at a farm just up the road from the beach. At the end of it all, he welcomes Daniels into the 1st Infantry Division, telling him that he's a long way from his home in Texas and calling him "farmboy".Operation Cobra

Pierson tries to stop Zussman from going on the mission to Marigny, but reluctantly allows him to stay despite warning him. Joining with Augustine Perez, the soldiers and tanks are attacked by German Stukas, forcing them to fight reinforcements and destroy the AA guns. The squad regroup with Turner and are ordered by Colonel Davis to aid Charlie Company without the help of Perez. Pierson and the squad drive on jeeps to aid Charlie Company, killing the rest of the German forces.

Technical Sergeant William Pierson is the tritagonist in Call of Duty: WWII, with an active skill to highlight enemies.

ALIASES Dagwood White 2/7 Sarge APPEARS IN Call of Duty: WWII NATIONALITY 48-star U S flag American AFFILIATIONS United States Army logo US Army US 1st Infantry Division SSI 1st Infantry Div 16th Infantry Regiment insignia 16th Infantry Regt 1st Platoon RANK Technical Sergeant 2nd Lieutenant (previously)

GENDER Male STATUS Alive (as of 1945) BIRTH 1910, Enid, Oklahoma, US (age 34) HEIGHT 6' 2" (1.88 m) WEIGHT 185 lbs (84 kg) BUILD Athletic HAIR Brown EYES Brown WEAPONS M1928, 1911, Kar98k, Grease Gun EQUIPMENT Mk 2 Grenade TIMELINE World War II Timeline ACTOR Josh Duhamel LEVEL All