World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Wade Harold Player, Sr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Fort Jackson, South Carolina
Honored By
Janet Player Phillips & Wade H. Player, Jr.
Relationship
Daughter & Son
TECHNICIAN 4TH GRADE; 761ST ENGINEER RAILWAY TRANSPORT COMPANY: LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER. ENGINEERED LOCOMOTIVE, HAULED TROOPS AND SUPPLIES TO COMBAT ZONES. DUTY REQUIRED TAKING LOCOMOTIVE IN CLOSE TO COMBAT AREAS. CHECKED LOCOMOTIVE BEFORE LEAVING ROUNDHOUSE AND WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR MEETING SCHEDULES.