World War II Honoree

Lloyd L. Polette, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Caddo Parrish, Louisiana

Honored By

Dominic T. Biello

Relationship

Historian

HE WAS A MEMBER OF THE 82ND AIRBORNE, 508TH PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENT, COMPANY F/E. HE RECEIVED THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS, SILVER STAR WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER AND A BRONZE STAR. HE WAS ALSO A PATHFINDER ON D-DAY. UNFORTUNATELY ON JANUARY 21, 1945, 2 DAYS AFTER HE RECEIVED THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS, HE WAS WOUNDED IN ACTION AND DIED OF HIS WOUNDS THE FOLLOWING DAY.