World War II Honoree

Francis Herbert Dragoo

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Portland, Oregon

Honored By

Patricia A. Dragoo

Relationship

Widow

HEAVY TRUCK DRIVER WITH THE 114TH ENGINEER BATTALION, 32ND DIVISION WHILE IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. HAULED SUPPLIES, AMMUNITION, RATIONS AND HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT. ALSO TRANSPORTED PERSONNEL AND MADE MINOR REPAIRS ON HIS OWN TRUCK WHENEVER NECESSARY. WAS AN M-1 RIFLE EXPERT. AWARDED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, THE VICTORY MEDAL, THE AMERICAN THEATER SERVICE MEDAL, THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC SERVICE MEDAL AND THE PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL WITH ONE BRONZE SERVICE STAR.