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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Allen A. Padgett , Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Richmond, Virginia

Honored By

Mary J. Padgett

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

WHEN MACHINE GUN BECAME OVERHEATED WHILE IN COMBAT, NO WATER WAS AVAILABLE BUT HE WAS CLOSE TO PICKLE FACTORY SO HE USED PICKLE JUICE TO COOL DOWN WEAPON. WHEN HE EXCHANGED PLACES WITH HIS PARTNER FROM FIRING TO FEEDING, HIS PARTNER WAS KILLED AT HIS SIDE.