World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Elwood J. Wainwright
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Ilion, New York
Honored By
Stan Hammond
Relationship
Grandson
PRIVATE 1ST CLASS. SERVED IN COMPANY G, 330TH REGIMENT, 83RD INFANTRY DIVISION IN EUROPE. PARTICIPATED IN FOUR MAJOR BATTLE CAMPAIGNS, INCLUDING ARDENNES, NORTHERN FRANCE AND RHINELAND. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART AND OAK LEAF CLUSTER FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED BY ENEMY ACTION.