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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

James A. Helms

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Arkadelphia, Arkansas

Honored By

Ruth Heathington

Relationship

Wife

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED ON FEBRUARY 2, 1944. TRAINED WITH THE 104TH MEDICAL DETACHMENT. ASSIGNED TO COMPANY G, 32ND INFANTRY. LANDED ON LEYTE ON NOVEMBER 20, 1944. SAW ACTION AT BAMBOO RIDGE. HE WAS SHOT DOWN BY THE JAPANESE AND DIED ON THE BATTLEFIELD. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART AND THE SILVER STAR.