World War II Honoree

Thomas W. Binebrink

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Ridgely, Maryland

Honored By

Sandy Carr

Relationship

Niece

IN FRONT LINE COMBAT WITH THE 87TH AND 5TH INFANTRY DIVISIONS. RECEIVED BATTLE STARS FOR THE CENTRAL EUROPE, NORTHERN FRANCE AND RHINELAND CAMPAIGNS. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART AND BRONZE STAR. COMMISSIONED LIEUTENANT OVERSEAS ON THE BATTLEFIELD AND SERVED AS AN INFANTRY UNIT COMMANDER. AT THE AGE OF 19, LED HIS PLATOON IN COMBAT AT THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. MEDALS RECEIVED INCLUDE THE ARMY OF OCCUPATION, EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS, GOOD CONDUCT WITH ONE CLUSTER, NATIONAL DEFENSE AND WORLD WAR II VICTORY.