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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Wayne Eskel Fanning

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Honored By

Dean Fanning

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ASSIGNED TO THE U.S. ARMY, 3RD ENGINEER COMBAT BATTALION. HE WAS INVOLVED IN THE NEW GUINEA AND SOUTHERN PHILIPPINE CAMPAIGNS. HE RECEIVED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATRE RIBBON WITH 2 BRONZE SERVICE STARS, 1 BRONZE ARROWHEAD, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON AND 2 BRONZE STARS. SERVED FROM NOVEMBER 1, 1943 THROUGH TO JANUARY 14, 1946. ALSO SERVED IN THE NAVY RESERVE.