World War II Honoree

Jose Gilberto Alarcon

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

San Elizario, Texas

Honored By

Edna Reyes

Relationship

Daughter

INDUCTED MARCH 28, 1944. SERVED AS A RIFLEMAN 745 UNDER THE COMMAND OF GENERAL PATTON WITH COMPANY 1, 319TH INFANTRY. HE SERVED IN ARDENNES, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. DECORATIONS INCLUDE: WWII VICTORY RIBBON, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE-EASTERN THEATER RIBBON, THREE BRONZE STARS, PURPLE HEART GO 44, HEADQUARTERS 80TH INFANTRY DIVISION 45, ONE BRONZE OAK LEAF CLUSTER AND COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE. HE WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED MARCH 18, 1946.