World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James T. Drinkard
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Neosho, Missouri
Honored By
Betty J. Drinkard
Relationship
Wife
EARNED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL, ARMY OF OCCUPATION MEDAL, BRONZE STAR, SILVER STAR, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN RIBBON. SERVED WITH THE 3RD ARMORED DIVISION. ALSO EARNED A SHARPSHOOTER MEDAL. SERVED WITH THE 59TH SIGNAL BATTALION, D-DAY, BATTLE OF THE BULGE. RECEIVED A FRENCH LIBERATION LETTER OF COMMENDATION.