World War II Honoree

Roy Samuel Watterson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Apollo, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Shirley Watterson

Relationship

Sister

SERVED WITH THE 3RD ENGINEER SPECIAL BRIGADE IN THE PHILIPPINES. AWARDED FOUR BRONZE BATTLE STARS FOR COMBAT IN THE PACIFIC. ALSO RECEIVED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER RIBBON, THE PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON AND THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. AMONG THE 3RD BRIGADE TROOPS WHO ESTABLISHED BEACHHEADS AT SANSAPOR, LUZON AND MINDANAO. ALSO PARTICIPATED IN THE NEW GUINEA CAMPAIGN.