World War II Honoree

Gabriel L. Navarrete

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

El Paso, Texas

Honored By

Rafael Escarcega, Sr.

Relationship

Friend

MEMBER OF COMPANY E, 141ST INFANTRY, 36TH DIVISION. PROUDLY SERVED IN EUROPEAN-MEDITERRANEAN THEATER OF OPERATION. RECEIVED BATTLEFIELD COMMISSION OF LIEUTENANT FOR HIS OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP. AS 2ND LIEUTENANT, COMMANDED E COMPANY DURING ITALIAN CAMPAIGN. DECORATED WITH 2 SILVER STARS, BRONZE STAR, DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS AND 7 PURPLE HEARTS.