World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Elvie Ray Yowell
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Tyler, Texas
Honored By
Michael & Cody Williams
Relationship
Grandsons
PROUDLY SERVED IN ENGLAND, AFRICA, SICILY, FRANCE, BELGIUM, GERMANY AND HOLLAND. EARNED THREE BRONZE ARROWHEADS, FIVE CAMPAIGN STARS AND ONE BRONZE STAR. WAS WOUNDED DURING THE D-DAY INVASION ON NORMANDY BEACH AND SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, BUT FAILED TO APPLY FOR IT. HONORABLY DISCHARGED.