World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James Gill
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Redding, Connecticut
Honored By
COL Paul E. Mccollam
Relationship
Cousin
ENTERED THE ARMY IN 1941. SERVED IN EUROPE FROM 1942 TO 1945 AS AN INFANTRYMAN WITH THE 5TH INFANTRY DIVISION AND W/GENERAL PATTON'S 3RD ARMY. LANDED AT UTAH BEACH. PARTICIPATED IN THE NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE CAMPAIGNS.