World War II Honoree

Lelton H. Pittman

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Cranehill, Alabama

Honored By

Adam Jennings, Sgt USMC

Relationship

Grandson

SERVED WITH 6TH INFANTRY DIVISION, U.S. ARMY IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. PROMOTED TO STAFF SERGEANT DURING A FIELD PROMOTION AND STAYED AT THAT RANK FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE WAR. SURVIVED HORRIFIC FIGHTING IN THE WAR IN THE PACIFIC WITH HIS DIVISION. CAMPAIGNS INCLUDE: SANSAPOR, NEW GUINEA; LINGAYEN GULF INVASION and LUZON, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. RECEIVED TWO BRONZE STAR AWARDS AND COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE FOR HIS ACTIONS IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS.