World War II Honoree

Henry Fite Ferris

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Dorothy McGinnis

Relationship

Sister

ENTERED THE ARMY ON FEBRUARY 21, 1942 AND WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED ON SEPTEMBER 19, 1945. SERVED WITH COMPANY C, 703RD TANK DESTROYER BATTALION, 3RD ARMORED DIVISION AND PARTICIPATED IN THE NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, ARDENNES, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE CAMPAIGNS. RECEIVED A PURPLE HEART FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE.