World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Eugene C. Arket
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Hoover, Alabama
Honored By
George Weck
Relationship
Friend
SERVED AS A SERGEANT WITH THE 1ST ARMY, 39TH INFANTRY, 9TH DIVISION, 3RD PLATOON IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS. CAPTURED AND HELD AS A PRISONER OF WAR OF THE THIRD REICH AT 12A STALAG LUFT 1 4B LUFT 4 & 1. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART AND BRONZE STAR MEDALS.