World War II Honoree

James W. Gay

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Moultrie, Georgia

Honored By

Ms. Leila Ann Gay

Relationship

Wife

Medical Detachment of the 1st Infantry Division. Served in the Battle of Oran, Tunisia and North Africa. Citations: American Defense Service Medal and European-African-Middle Eastern Serviced Medal. He served from December 6, 1939 to September 28, 1944 at Camp Shelby, in Mississippi. Was a Surgical Technician. Wounded in action on February 3, 1943, near Tunisia.