World War II Honoree

Elmer Laverne Hess

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Rock Falls, Illinois

Honored By

Mr. Perry A. Hess

Relationship

Nephew

MEMBER OF COMPANY A, 16TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION. AWARDED EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH BRONZE SERVICE STAR, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, BRONZE STAR MEDAL, PURPLE HEART WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER, SHARPSHOOTER BADGE WITH RIFLE BAR, OVERSEAS BAR AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. FOUGHT IN AND AROUND AACHEN, GERMANY AND DIED DECEMBER 10, 1944 IN THE 96TH EVACUATION HOSPITAL FROM A SHELL FRAGMENT WOUND.