World War II Honoree

James J. Duncan

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Chicago, Illinois

Honored By

Candy & Penny

Relationship

Nieces

COMBAT INFANTRYMAN AND SHARP SHOOTER. SERVED IN THE 29TH DIVISION, 116TH INFANTRY, 3RD BATTALION, COMPANY L IN FRANCE AND GERMANY. WAS ALSO IN THE 175TH INFANTRY. FOUGHT IN THE BRUTAL CAMPAIGNS OF NORMANDY (ST.LO), NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE, EARNING 4 BRONZE BATTLE STARS, PURPLE HEART, 3 OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. WAS LISTED MISSING IN ACTION UNTIL HE WAS ABLE TO IDENTIFY HIMSELF IN THE HOSPITAL. LATER HOSPITALIZED AGAIN FOR BATTLE EXHAUSTION AND INJURIES (TWO MONTHS) AGAIN RETURNING TO ACTIVE DUTY.