World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Newton Doyle Parish
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Alto, Texas
Honored By
Daughter
RECEIVED TWO PURPLE HEARTS FOR INJURIES SUSTAINED WHILE FIGHTING ON THE FRONT LINES. HE WAS FIRST ON THE BEACH AT NORMANDY. HE WAS ALSO THE FIRST AT A CONCENTRATION CAMP. RECEIVED SEVERAL RIFLEMAN MEDALS, INCLUDING GOOD MARKSMANSHIP.