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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Emmett Oneal Owens

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Highland Home, Alabama

Honored By

Hubert E. Snoke

Relationship

Nephew

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

M4 SHERMAN TANK. SERVED IN NORTH AFRICA, SICILY, ITALY, ANZIO (OPERATION SHINGLE), JANUARY 1944. BRONZE STAR, PURPLE HEART. 32 MONTHS IN COMBAT. TOOK COMMAND OF THE TANK WHEN HIS LIEUTENANT WAS KILLED IN ACTION.