World War II Honoree

Harold E. Austin

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Alton, Illinois

Honored By

Irene A. Denother

Relationship

Daughter

SERVED IN THE NORTH AFRICAN CAMPAIGN AND EUROPEAN THEATER AS A PARATROOPER WITH THE 509TH PARACHUTE INFANTRY BATTALION. EARNED THE PURPLE HEART, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH 6 BRONZE STARS, SILVER STAR, EXPERT RIFLEMAN, PARACHUTE WINGS AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.