World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Dee Elmo Abla
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Erick, Oklahoma
Honored By
Vernie Ray Abla
Relationship
Brother
APART OF THE U.S. ARMY'S 182ND INFANTRY AMERICAL DIVISION AND WAS KILLED IN ACTION ON APRIL 29, 1945 IN CEBU, PHILIPPINES. RIBBONS AND STARS INCLUDE: PURPLE HEART, AMERICAN THEATRE SERVICE RIBBON, ASIATIC-PACIFIC AREA SERVICE RIBBON AND PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH ONE BRONZE STAR.