World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John R. Puryear
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Senatabia, Mississippi
Honored By
Mr. Harry Puryear
Relationship
1st Cousin
Platoon Leader, Company A, 543rd Engineer and Shore Regiment. Landed at Milne Bay, attached to the 1st Marine Division. Fought in Hollandia, New Guinea, Philippine Invasion, and Ledo, Philippine Islands.