World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Jesse Cummings
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Burkesville, Kentucky
Honored By
Cynthia L. Nearhood
Relationship
Niece
ENLISTED IN 1941. SERVED AS RADIOMAN WITH THE 8TH TACTICAL SQUADRON, 9TH ARMY AIR FORCE. LANDED ON OMAHA BEACH ON 6/7/44. TRANSFERRED TO THE 28TH DIVISION AND SERVED IN NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. AWARDED 5 BRONZE STARS WITH ARROWHEAD AND THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.