World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James Weldon Ellis
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Durham, North Carolina
Honored By
Barbara E. Flynn
Relationship
Daughter
SERVED WITH THE 55TH ARMORED ENGINEER BATTALION, 10TH ARMORED DIVISION AS 1ST SERGEANT AND WAS INVOLVED IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL. REMAINED IN ARMY AND RETIRED AS SERGEANT MAJOR IN 1960.