World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Sellwyn H. Biggs
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Detroit, Michigan
Honored By
Marguerite & Children
SERVED WITH 35TH DIVISION, 134TH REGIMENT, COMPANY G. WAS WITH 451ST BOMB SQUADRON, 322ND BOMB GROUP IN EUROPEAN THEATERS OF OPERATION. WOUNDED TWICE ON JULY 27, 1944 AND DECEMBER 9, 1944 IN FRANCE. EARNED EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER RIBBON WITH 5 BRONZE STARS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, PURPLE HEART RIBBON WITH ONE OAK LEAF CLUSTER, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. SERVED IN NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE AND RHINELAND. MARKSMAN WITH CARBINE AND RIFLE. INDUCTED FEBRUARY 11, 1943. DISCHARGED DECEMBER 14, 1945.