World War II Honoree

Jack A. Hearn

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Italy, Texas

Honored By

Barbara S. Hearn

Relationship

Wife

FOUR YEARS AS ENLISTED MAN IN FIELD ARTILLERY. PROMOTED TO STAFF SERGEANT. RECEIVED DIRECT COMMISSION AS 2ND LIEUTENANT ON BATTLE FIELD. SERVED TWENTY-FIVE MONTHS IN EUROPE. EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN RIBBON WITH FOUR BATTLE STARS AND INVASION ARROWHEAD, PURPLE HEART AND AMERICAN DEFENSE RIBBON, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND DISTINGUISHED UNIT CITATION. RECONNAISSANCE AND SURVEY OFFICER.