World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Cecil B. Patterson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Cleveland, Mississippi
Honored By
Ms. Nell Dedwylder
Relationship
Sister
Commanding an anti-tank company with an infantry division, successfully directed the fire which repulsed the enemy. He was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action while serving on the Fifth Army Front in Italy. Killed on February 15, 1944 in the Battle of the Caves in Italy. Awarded Purple Heart.