World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Phillip Albert English
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Santa Cruz, California
Honored By
Madeleine J. English
Relationship
Niece
SERVED WITH BRITISH MILITARY WITH THEIR TANK CORPS IN AFRICA FIGHTING ROMMEL. TRANSFERRED TO U.S. ARMY AND IN INVASIONS IN AFRICA, SICILY, ITALY (MAINLAND), GERMANY AND NORMANDY ON D-DAY. WHEN CALLED FOR BATTLE WITH JAPAN, WAS EXCUSED BECAUSE HE PARTICIPATED IN 5 MAJOR INVASIONS.