World War II Honoree

David Harold Painter

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Springfield, Ohio

Honored By

Minnie Roahen Painter

Relationship

Wife

SERVED AS A RADIO OPERATOR IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER INCLUDING ARDENNES, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE WITH THE 153RD ANTI-AIRCRAFT AIRBORNE BATTALION. INSTALLED AND OPERATED TACTICAL FIELD RADIO TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING EQUIPMENT. RECEIVED 3 BRONZE STARS, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND THE AMERICAN THEATER MEDAL.