World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Berley B. Hightower
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Lometa, Texas
Honored By
Mike Smith
Relationship
Grandson
HE EARNED THREE PURPLE HEARTS AS AN INFANTRY TANKER IN THE 1ST ARMORED DIVISION UNDER THE COMMAND OF GENERAL PATTON. HE SERVED IN CAMPAIGNS THROUGH NORTH AFRICA, ITALY, FRANCE, AND GERMANY. HE WAS A GUARD ON THE SHIP WITH ROOSEVELT, CHURCHILL, AND STALIN AT THE YALTA AGREEMENT.