World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Willis D. Warren, Sr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Forked Deer, Tennessee
Honored By
Keith P. Warren
Relationship
Son
HE WAS IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER. RECEIVED 2 BRONZE STARS FOR VALOR AND A PURPLE HEART WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTERS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, 4 CAMPAIGN RIBBONS. HE WAS WITH THE 741ST TANK BATTALION, COMPANY B, 2ND INFANTRY DIVISION. HIS UNIT WAS THE FIRST TO HIT OMAHA BEACH ON NORMANDY.