World War II Honoree

Herbert W. Eggemeyer

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Chester, Illinois

Honored By

Heather M. Rees

Relationship

Granddaughter

PRIVATE 1ST CLASS, ENTERED DECEMBER 4, 1942 AND WAS ASSIGNED TO COMPANY G, 414TH INFANTRY, 104TH DIVISION; RIFLEMAN. HE WAS WOUNDED ONCE IN BELGIUM AND TWICE IN GERMANY. HE ALSO SERVED IN FRANCE AND RHINELAND. RECEIVED THE AMERICAN CAMPAIGN RIBBON, GOOD CONDUCT RIBBON, TWO BATTLE STARS, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN RIBBON, AND A PURPLE HEART WITH 2 CLUSTERS. HE WAS DISCHARGED NOVEMBER 10, 1945.