World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Javier F. Pelaez
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Los Angeles, California
Honored By
The Dragan & Canfield Families
SERVED WITH THE 70TH AND 3RD DIVISIONS IN FRANCE AND GERMANY. WOUNDED DURING ACTION AT ALSACE-LORRAINE, FRANCE. RECEIVED SOLDER'S MEDAL, BRONZE STAR, PURPLE HEART, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, ARMY OF OCCUPATION MEDAL, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE.