World War II Honoree

Edward Francis Novis

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Anaconda, Montana

Honored By

Laurie Rollinson

Relationship

Stepdaughter

HE SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATRE OF OPERATIONS WITH THE 81ST DIVISION, 323RD INFANTRY REGIMENT. HE SERVED IN THE PALAU ISLANDS, SOUTHWEST PACIFIC, SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES AND LEYTE. HE WAS AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL, PURPLE HEART, AMERICAN THEATRE SERVICE MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC MEDAL WITH 2 BRONZE STARS, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL AND WORLD WAR II VICTORY MEDAL. HE WAS WOUNDED IN ACTION AT PELELIU ISLAND ON NOVEMBER 12, 1944.