World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Marcus L. Furrey
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Eaton, Ohio
Honored By
Thomas L. Furrey
Relationship
Son
SERVED IN THE 82ND AIRBORNE IN THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. RECEIVED THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL WITH SIX BRONZE STARS. SERVED IN COMBAT BATTLES IN RHINELAND, NORMANDY, NAPLES-FOGGIA, SICILY, CENTRAL EUROPE AND ARDENNES. SERVED AS A BAND MAN PLAYING THE TROMBONE IN THE 82ND AIRBORNE ARTILLERY BAND.