World War II Honoree

Augustine P. Little, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Louisville, Georgia

Honored By

Mr. & Mrs. Pat & Sally Little, David Little

Relationship

Son, daughter-in-law, & grandson

1-1-42 TO 4-20-42: EXECUTIVE OFFICER, 813TH ENGINEER AVIATION BATTALION, MCCHORD FIELD, WASHINGTON. APRIL TO SEPTEMBER 1942: ENGINEER, 8TH AIR FORCE, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA. SEPTEMBER 1942 - APRIL 1944: COMMANDING OFFICER, 814TH ENGINEER AVIATION BATTALION. NORTH AFRICAN AND MEDITERRANEAN THEATERS. APRIL TO AUGUST 1944: COMMANDING OFFICER, 922ND ENGINEER AVIATION BATTALION, 9TH ENGINEER COMMAND, ENGLAND AND FRANCE. AUGUST 29, 1944: DIED FROM WOUNDS RECEIVED IN ACTION. MEDALS AWARDED: SILVER STAR, LEGION OF MERIT, PURPLE HEART, SOLDIER'S MEDAL. HONORS: CROIX DE GUERRE WITH PALM, FRANCE.