World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James M. Monkelien
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Pocahontas, Iowa
Honored By
Mr. Perry A. Monkelien
LANDED IN NORMANDY D-DAY PLUS 2, IN 3RD ARMY, 90TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 358TH INFANTRY COMBAT REGIMENT, COMPANY F, THROUGH GERMANY SURRENDER. DECORATIONS: European Theater of Operations RIBBON WITH 1 SILVER BATTLE STAR, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, PURPLE HEART WITH BRONZE ARROWHEAD, 3 OVERSEAS SILVER BARS, 1 SERVICE STRIPE. WOUNDED IN ACTION, 1944.