World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Cyrus Wilson Gravenor
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Petersburg, Virginia
Honored By
Shirley A. Hyatt
Relationship
Daughter
AMMUNITION BEARER, STATIONED WITH 422ND INFANTRY, 106TH DIVISION IN ENGLAND, FRANCE, BELGIUM, GERMANY IN COMBAT. CARRIED SUPPLIES ON THE MARCH. CARRIED AMMUNITION FROM AMMUNITION DUMP TO GUN EMPLACEMENT. A PRISONER OF WAR, CAPTURED DURING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE TUESDAY DECEMBER 19, 1944, WALKED 35 MILES. THEN BOXCAR FOR 4 NIGHTS WITHOUT FOOD OR WATER. GOT OFF DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS. MADE PRISONER OF WAR SATURDAY DECEMBER 30, 1944.