World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James F. Curran
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
New Cumberland, Pennsylvania
Honored By
James F. Curran
Relationship
Self
SERVED FROM MARCH 1943 TO MARCH 1946. MACHINE GUN SECTION LEADER. SERVED WITH COMPANY K, 271ST INFANTRY DIVISION. FIRST ALLIED ARMY UNIT TO LINKUP WITH SOVIETS AT TORGAU ON THE ELBE RIVER APRIL 25, 1945. RECEIVED BRONZE STAR WITH 2 BATTLE STARS. ENLISTED AT AGE 18. DISCHARGED AT AGE 21.