World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Tavner William Nayson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
La Fayette, Georgia
Honored By
Mrs. T. W. Nayson
Relationship
Wife
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS WITH THE 20TH ENGINEERS, COMPANY Q. INVASION OF AFRICA IN 1942, MACHINE GUNNER ON HALF TRACK. RAN OVER LANDMINE; TRANSFERRED TO ENGLAND AND U.S. HOSPITALS UNTIL 1946. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART. MEDICAL DISCHARGE IN 1946.