World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James Boyce Washington
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Miami, Florida
Honored By
Terrie J. Washington
Relationship
Daughter
SERVED WITH THE 36TH COMBAT ENGINEERS AS LANDMINE FINDER, FRONT LINE, RIGHT FLANK. PARTICIPATED IN 5 INVASIONS AND 9 BATTLES IN ANZIO BEACH HEAD, NORTH AFRICA, ROME, ITALY, SOUTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND AND GERMANY. RECEIVED 2 PURPLE HEARTS.