World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Vernon P. Ellis
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Delta, Colorado
Honored By
Sara Ellis
Relationship
Sister-in-law
SERVED WITH THE 307TH ENGINEER BATTALION, 82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION. KILLED IN ACTION, TUESDAY, JULY 20, 1943 AND BURIED AT THE SICILY-ROME AMERICAN CEMETERY, NETTUNO, ITALY. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.