World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Eldon E. Phillips
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Montgomery County, Virginia
Honored By
Lawrence S. Ament
Relationship
Buddy
SERVED IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC AREA IN THE 27TH ENGINEER COMBAT BATTALION. KILLED IN MAJOR BATTLE ON MAY 29, 1944 AT TOR RIVER, DUTCH NEW GUINEA. RECEIVED PURPLE HEART, GOOD CONDUCT, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN, ASIATIC-PACIFIC WITH 3 BRONZE BATTLE STARES ON RIBBON AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.