World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James W. Hemphill
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Golconda, Illinois
Honored By
Lawrence S. Ament
Relationship
Army Buddy
MASTER SERGEANT. SERVED IN THE 27TH ENGINEER COMBAT BATTALION IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC AREA, NEW GUINEA, PHILIPPINES AND JAPAN, JANUARY 1944 TO DECEMBER 1945. MEDALS INCLUDE THE SILVER STAR, PURPLE HEART, GOOD CONDUCT, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN, ASIATIC-PACIFIC WITH 1 SILVER STAR, 3 BRONZE STARS AND ARROWHEAD ATTACHED TO RIBBON, WWII VICTORY, OCCUPATION OF JAPAN, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION WITH 1 BRONZE STAR, PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE.