World War II Honoree

Miles Ardean Allerdice

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Ottumwa, Iowa

Honored By

Stephen Allerdice

Relationship

Son

LANDED ON OMAHA BEACH ON 6/7/44, AS PART OF THE 149TH COMBAT ENGINEERING BATTALION (AS A PRIVATE 1ST CLASS). BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS: NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. RECEIVED THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN WITH BRONZE ARROWHEAD, 4 BRONZE SERVICE STARS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, DISTINGUISHED UNIT EMBLEM, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL.