World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Emil U. Acuff
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Knoxville, Tennessee
Honored By
Mrs. Elizabeth J. Thompson
Relationship
Cousin
HE SERVED WITH THE 175TH INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE INVASION OF NORTH AFRICA AND THE MIDDLE EAST CAMPAIGN. HE RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART WITH 1 OAK LEAF CLUSTER. HE WAS DISCHARGED WITH RANK OF PRIVATE 1ST CLASS.