World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Claude Whiteford
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Rockingham, North Carolina
Honored By
His Family & Friends
PARTICIPATED IN D-DAY INVASION WITH COMPANY B, 1ST BATTALION, 117TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 30TH INFANTRY DIVISION OF THE 9TH ARMY, LANDING ON OMAHA BEACH DURING THE INVASION OF NORMANDY. HELPED LIBERATE POW FROM STALAG 326. RECEIVED BRONZE STARS AND PURPLE HEARTS AND WAS PART OF THE ARMY OF OCCUPATION AFTER THE SURRENDER.