World War II Honoree

Harvey H. Heath

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Dublin, Georgia

Honored By

Mary Ann, Richard & Chris Ondrovic

Relationship

Daughter, Son-in-law & Grandson

HE HAD DUTY IN PANAMA FOR THREE YEARS AFTER WAR WAS DECLARED. HE RETURNED TO THE U.S., TRAINED COMBAT ENGINEERS AND WENT WITH THEM TO SCOTLAND, ENGLAND AND THE INVASION OF FRANCE. HE IS A SOLDIER WHO FOUGHT AT NORMANDY LANDING, OMAHA BEACH AND SAVED SEVERAL SOLDIERS INJURED DURING THE LANDING. HE RETURNED TO THE U.S. AND RE-ENLISTED INTO THE CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERS. HE THEN SPENT THE REMAINDER OF HIS 30 YEARS AS A SERGEANT WITHIN FOOD SERVICE. HE RETIRED WITH THE RANK AS A MASTER SERGEANT.