World War II Honoree

Harley E. Eschliman

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Ord, Nebraska

Honored By

Amelia H. Eschliman

Relationship

Wife

HE SERVED AS A MEDICAL CORPSMAN IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS. HE SAW COMBAT ACTION IN THE NORMANDY INVASION, NORTHERN FRANCE, CENTRAL EUROPE AND THE RHINELAND CAMPAIGNS. HIS AWARDS INCLUDE THE ARMY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN- MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 1 SILVER SERVICE STAR, WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND THE FRENCH JUBILEE MEDAL.