World War II Honoree

Norman Patten Ward

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Plainfield, Connecticut

Honored By

Leslie L. Ward

Relationship

Wife

ACTIVE DUTY IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. STATIONED IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS IN MANILA. CAPTURED BY JAPANESE WITH THE FALL OF CORREGIDOR, REMAINED POW FOR REMAINDER OF WAR. AWARDED 2 BRONZE STARS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, 2 PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATIONS WITH BRONZE OAK LEAF CLUSTERS, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL WITH FOREIGN CLASP, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN RIBBON, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, PHILIPPINE DEFENSE RIBBON WITH BRONZE STAR, HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON, DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE AND 2 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS.