World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James Estel Osborn
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Camdenton, Missouri
Honored By
Deborah Ann Gilbert Wolke
Relationship
Granddaughter
NORMANDY. 2 PURPLE HEARTS. SERVED IN OCCUPIED JAPAN. THE OSBORN FAMILY WAS THE FIRST AMERICAN FAMILY TO MEET EMPEROR HIROHITO AFTER THE OCCUPATION. ATTAINED THE RANK OF MAJOR. HONORABLE DISCHARGE AT RETIREMENT.