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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

J. W. Parks

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Malden, Missouri

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED AS A TECHNICAL SERGEANT WITH THE 1ST BATTALION, 117TH INFANTRY, 30TH DIVISION, COMPANY B IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER, INCLUDING NORMANDY AND NORTHERN FRANCE. WAS WOUNDED IN ACTION ON AUGUST 10, 1944. WAS AWARDED THE COMBAT INFANTRY BADGE, THE PURPLE HEART, THE BRONZE STAR AND THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS.