World War II Honoree

Winston A. Combes

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Tishomingo, Oklahoma

Honored By

John Combes

Relationship

Son

SERVED MAY 15, 1943 TO AUGUST 29, 1946 WITH COMPANY B, 62ND ARMORED INFANTRY BATTALION OF THE 14TH ARMORED DIVISION. WOUNDED IN COMBAT IN OBER OTTOHAM, GERMANY, DECEMBER 19, 1944. REHABILITATED IN ENGLAND TO MAY 1945 WHEN TRANSFERRED TO BROOKE ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, FORT SAM HOUSTON FOR FURTHER REHABILITATION. RECEIVED PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR AND COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE.