World War II Honoree

James E. Priester

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Hampton Company, South Carolina

Honored By

Evelyn Priester

Relationship

Wife

SERVED IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER. RECEIVED THE ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, DISTINGUISHED UNIT MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC MEDAL WITH FOUR BRONZE STARS. AWARDED THE CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY AS A COMMUNICATIONS CHIEF IN YOKOHAMA, JAPAN.