World War II Honoree

Edward Douglas Davenport

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Youngstown, Ohio

Honored By

Deidre D. Carhart

Relationship

Daughter

SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER WITH THE 3RD ARMY, COMPANY C, 56TH SIGNAL BATTALION, 175TH SIGNAL REPAIR. SAW ACTION IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE UNDER GENERAL PATTON. RECEIVED A PURPLE HEART, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, MERITORIOUS UNIT AWARD, AMERICAN THEATER SERVICE MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND BRONZE STARS.