World War II Honoree

Antonio G Parra

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

San Elizario, Texas

Honored By

Mrs. Anita Parra

Relationship

Wife

TECHNICIAN 4TH GRADE, MEDICAL DETACHMENT, 34TH INFANTRY, ENTERED THE U.S. ARMY ON FEBRUARY 25, 1942. HE WAS A MEDICAL AIDMAN 657. HE SERVED IN NEW GUINEA AND THE SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES. HE WAS WOUNDED FEBRUARY 5, 1945 IN LUZON AND WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART. ALSO AWARDED ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON, BRONZE STAR MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AND LAPEL BUTTON. HE WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED ON SEPTEMBER 16, 1945.