World War II Honoree

Anthony Overton III

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Chicago, Illinois

Honored By

John H. Walker

Relationship

Comrade in Arms

SERVED AS DRIVER FOR THE COMPANY COMMANDER OF THE 641ST ORDNANCE AMMUNITION COMPANY, 101ST ORDNANCE AMMUNITION BATTALION, 1ST ARMY. CROSSED THE ENGLISH CHANNEL ON D-DAY PLUS 2, LANDED OFF SAINTE-MERE-EGLISE, THROUGH CAEN, THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE, CROSSED THE REMAGEN BRIDGE INTO THE RHINELAND. CAMPAIGNS: NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, ARDENNES, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. DECORATIONS: AMERICAN THEATER RIBBON, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER RIBBON WITH 5 BRONZE STARS, GOOD CONDUCT RIBBON, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.