World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Eddly E. Cheek
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Karnak, Illinois
Honored By
Cheryl Inman
Relationship
Daughter
SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATRE WITH THE 592ND JA SIGNAL COMPANY. FOUGHT IN LUZON, SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES, AND EASTERN MANDATES. AWARDED 3 BRONZE STARS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN RIBBON, ASIATIC- PACIFIC CAMPAIGN RIBBON; WITH 3 OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON; WITH 2 BRONZE STARS.