World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Frank Billue Pierce
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Irwinton, Georgia
Honored By
Rava Pierce
Relationship
Widow
INDUCTED NOVEMBER 1, 1942. ENTERED ACTIVE DUTY NOVEMBER 15, 1942 AT FORT MCPHERSON, GEORGIA; HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 3RD TANK BATTALION. ATTENDED ARMORED FORCE SCHOOL AT FORT KNOX, KENTUCKY; AUTO MECHANIC 1943. PARTICIPATED AT ARDENNES, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. AWARDED AMERICAN THEATER SERVICE MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN SERVICE MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, DRIVER AND MECHANIC BADGE WITH BAR, THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN EXPERT MM RIFLE, M1 EXPERT. HONORABLE DISCHARGE JANUARY 11, 1946 AT CAMP GORDON, GEORGIA.