World War II Honoree

James Franklin Daniel

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Honoraville, Alabama

Honored By

Sherry Faircloth

Relationship

Daughter

ENTERED THE U.S. ARMY IN 1942 AND HELPED FORM THE 83RD INFANTRY DIVISION AT CAMP ATTERBURY, INDIANA. HE ENTERED FRANCE 10 DAYS AFTER D-DAY AND WAS ENGAGED IN 5 OF THE 6 MAJOR BATTLES IN THE EUROPEAN THEATRE. ON JANUARY 10, 1945 HE WAS WOUNDED AND REPORTED AS MISSING IN ACTION DURING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. HE EARNED SUCH DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDALS AS THE PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR, 5 BATTLE STARS AND OTHER LESSER AWARDS. WAS DISCHARGED FROM THE ARMY IN NOVEMBER 1945.