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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Edward F. Padar

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Detroit, Michigan

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED AS A TECHNICIAN FOURTH GRADE WITH THE 1ST BATTALION, 117TH INFANTRY, 30TH DIVISION, HEADQUARTERS COMPANY IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER, INCLUDING NORMANDY AND NORTHERN FRANCE. WAS WOUNDED IN ACTION ON AUGUST 7, 1944 AND BECAME A PRISONER OF WAR, THE SAME DAY. WAS AWARDED THE COMBAT INFANTRY BADGE, THE PURPLE HEART AND A BRONZE STAR.