World War II Honoree

John 'Duke' Wright

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Paden, Oklahoma

Honored By

John F. Wright

SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER IN COMPANY E OF THE 169TH INFANTRY REGIMENT. RECEIVED 2 PURPLE HEARTS, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON, BRONZE STAR, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, EXPERT RIFLEMAN BADGE AND A LETTER OF COMMENDATION FROM MAJOR GENERAL WING. SERVED AS A MACHINE GUNNER.