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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Jess W. Adkins

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Huntington, West Virginia

Honored By

Eleanor Y. McLead

Relationship

Niece

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SQUAD LEADER WITH COMPANY A, 143RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, 36TH DIVISION. BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS IN ROME-ARNO, SOUTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND AND AFRICA. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART WITH 3 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER RIBBON WITH 3 BRONZE STARS, AMERICAN THEATER RIBBON AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.