World War II Honoree

Alvah Howes Phillips

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Tecumseh, Michigan

Honored By

Alison Phillips Jackson

Relationship

Daughter

HE SERVED WITH A QUARTER-MASTER TRUCK COMPANY AS A DRIVER IN COMBAT. HE HAULED GASOLINE, SUPPLIES AND PERSONNEL FROM REAR TO FRONT LINES AND ALSO SERVED AS AUTO MECHANIC. HE RECEIVED WWII VICTORY METAL, 4 BRONZE STARS, MERITORIOUS UNIT AWARD, AMERICAN THEATRE RIBBON, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN RIBBON AND OTHER AWARDS.