World War II Honoree

Edward F. Mineard

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Rochester, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Ruth A. Mineard

Relationship

Wife

ASSIGNED TO THE 1ST FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION, 6TH INFANTRY DIVISION. SERVED 27 MONTHS OVERSEAS IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. DROVE ALL TYPES OF ARMY WHEELED VEHICLES UP TO AND INCLUDING 2 1/2 TON TRUCKS OVER ALL TYPES OF TERRAIN AND HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS NEAR THE FRONT LINES, HAULED AMMUNITION SUPPLIES EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL. MADE LONG AND SHORT HAULS DOING DAY AND NIGHT DRIVING. MADE ALL NECESSARY MINOR REPAIRS ON VEHICLES.