World War II Honoree

John A. Phillip

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Granite City, Illinois

Honored By

Daughter

HALF TRACK DRIVER FOR 6TH ARMORED WITH COMBAT COMMAND HEADQUARTERS. OFFERED PROMOTION TO LIEUTENANT AND DECLINED, DIDN'T WANT TO LEAVE HIS MEN. HELPED TRANSLATE FOR HUNGARIAN GYPSIES AFTER LIBERATION OF CONCENTRATION CAMP. RECEIVED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.