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Pfc William D. Haag attended Trade School and was a draftsman.

He was first buried in the U.S. Temporary Cemetery Limey, Toul, France.

He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross posthumously. The citation cited: for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 10th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Differten, Germany, on 4 December 1944. On that date, Pvt Haag and a companion were checking for a break in a vital communication line between forward combat elements and their battalion. Returning to the rear they located the break but were challenged by a strong enemy patrol. Realizing the danger, Pvt Haag, with complete disregard for his own safety, grappled with the enemy and gave the alarm. The patrol was dispersed and six of the enemy were killed, but this gallant soldier gave his life. Pvt First Class Haag's heroic, unselfish devotion to duty is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 5th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.