World War II Honoree

Stephen R. Barber, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Nelsonville, Ohio

Honored By

Jeanette C. Barber

Relationship

Wife

ENLISTED ON DECEMBER 10, 1941. SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER IN 5 BATTLES AND 3 INVASIONS. MEMBER OF BATTERY B, 7TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION, 1ST DIVISION. RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH 7 BRONZE STARS AND 1 BRONZE ARROWHEAD, LAPEL BUTTON AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL. DISCHARGED ON NOVEMBER 8, 1945. MACHINE GUNNER 605, EXPERT GUNNER 42, RIFLEMAN 1903, MARKSMAN 43.