World War II Honoree

Pablo R. Pena

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

San Benito, Texas

Honored By

Beatriz, Pablo Jr., Joe A., Mary R., David, & Grandchildren

Relationship

Family

SERGEANT. SERVED AS A SQUAD LEADER OF A MORTAR CREW WITH COMPANY H, 132ND INFANTRY REGIMENT IN THE PACIFIC THEATER, NORTHERN SOLOMON ISLANDS AND PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. HE WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EFFECTIVE COORDINATION AND EFFICIENCY OF HIS CREW AGAINST STRONG SUPERPOWERS. DECORATIONS AND CITATIONS: COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE; ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 2 BRONZE STARS AND 1 BRONZE ARROWHEAD; PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 1 BRONZE STAR; 4 OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS; GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL; WWII VICTORY MEDAL; AND HONORABLE DISCHARGE LAPEL BUTTON.