World War II Honoree

Donald A. Orndorff

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Zepp, Virginia

Honored By

Sharon Story, Donald Gene Orndorff & Rebecca Sine

Relationship

Children, Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren

ENLISTED SEPTEMBER 11, 1941. TOOK 13 WEEKS BASIC TRAINING AT FORT EUSTIS, VIRGINIA. SHIPPED OUT ON DECEMBER 11, 1941 TO FORT WILLIAMS LOCATED AT CAPE ELIZABETH, PORTLAND, MAINE. ASSIGNED TO 240TH COAST ARTILLERY REGIMENT, BATTERY K FOR MUCH OF HIS ASSIGNMENT. SPENT 47 MONTHS AS PART OF THE SEARCH LIGHT BATTERY, WHICH IDENTIFIED PLANES EN ROUTE TO ENGLAND VIA NEWFOUNDLAND. ALSO ASSISTED COAST GUARD IN SEARCHING FOR GERMAN SUBS OFF THE COAST OF MAINE. HONORABLY DISCHARGED FROM THE 240TH COAST ARTILLERY REGIMENT, BATTERY F ON NOVEMBER 28, 1945 WITH THE RANK OF TECHNICIAN 5TH GRADE. RECEIVED AMERICAN DEFENSE MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AS WELL AS SEVERAL SHARPSHOOTER AWARDS DURING HIS SERVICE.