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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Richard D. Collison

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Dayton, Virginia

Honored By

Beverly Collison Smith

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE ON JANUARY 15, 1942 AT ROANOKE, VIRGINIA. RIFLEMAN 745 WITH COMPANY K, 304TH INFANTRY REGIMENT. BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS IN ARDENNES, ALSACE, RHINELAND. AWARDED THE AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 2 SERVICE STARS. HONORABLY DISCHARGED ON FEBRUARY 6, 1946.