World War II Honoree

Burton L. Hilles

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Berlin Center, Ohio

Honored By

Gary Confoey

Relationship

3rd Cousin

SERVED IN ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER, PHILIPPINES, LUZON AND NORTHERN SOLOMON ISLANDS. SERVED WITH COMPANY C, 637TH TANK DESTROYER BATTALION AS GUN COMMANDER 610 AND RIFLE MARKSMAN. RECEIVED THE AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, 2 BRONZE STARS AND PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 1 BRONZE STAR. SERVED JANUARY 27, 1941 TO SEPTEMBER 13, 1945. DISCHARGED AS A SERGEANT.