Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Holland, New York
Honored By
Joseph L. Richard
Relationship
Friend
SERVED WITH THE 36TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 143RD REGIMENT, 1ST BATTALION, COMPANY B, 1ST PLATOON. SPENT TWO YEARS IN A RIFLE COMPANY IN COMBAT, FIVE MAJOR CAMPAIGNS IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS. MR. PALMER WAS WOUNDED TWICE. RECEIVED A PURPLE HEART WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER.