World War II Honoree

Edward C. Pangburn

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Schenectady, New York

Honored By

Christine Pangburn

Relationship

Daughter

HE ENLISTED IN JULY 1942 AND WAS TRAINED IN FORT KNOX, KENTUCKY AS A TECHNICAL SPECIALIST IN THE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF ARMORED VEHICLES. HE WENT OVER SEAS IN FEBRUARY 1943 AS A TANK MECHANIC 660. HE PARTICIPATED IN THE BATTLES AT NORMANDY,NORTHERN FRANCE, SICILY AND TUNISIA. HE WAS SERIOUSLY WOUNDED ON 8/3/04 IN PONT FEROY, FRANCE. HIS TANK WAS BLOWN UP AND ALL IN THE TANK WERE KILLED EXCEPT FOR HIM. HE WAS IN THE HOSPITAL IN ENGLAND FOR A YEAR AND THEN HE WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED ON 9/14/45.