World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Adrian Usher Pace
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Barlow, Kentucky
Honored By
Joyce, P.J. & Kristen Olson & Rick Pace
Relationship
Daughter, Grandchildren & Son
SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATRE IN THE 43RD INFANTRY DIVISION, 172ND REGIMENT. AWARDED 3 BRONZE STARS FOR THE NEW GUINEA, NORTHERN SOLOMON ISLANDS AND LUZON CAMPAIGNS. SERVED ON THE USS COOLIDGE WHEN IT SANK. ABLE TO HELP RESCUE MANY SOLDIERS WHO COULD NOT SWIM SAFELY TO A NEARBY ISLAND.