World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Windell J. Bedford
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Weatherford, Texas
Honored By
Mr. John J. Bedford
Relationship
Son
SERVED ABOARD USS HOUSTON IN BATTLES OF FLORES SEA, BANDA SEA, JAVA SEA, SUNDA STRAIT. JAPANESE POW ON MARCH 1, 1942 AND ASSIGNED TO BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI. AWARDED BRONZE STAR, PURPLE HEART AND PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION.