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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Willie M. Owens

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Caryville, Florida

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS. SERVED WITH COMPANY C, 1ST BATTALION, 117TH INFANTRY, 30TH DIVISION IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER IN NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. WOUNDED IN ACTION ON OCTOBER 2, 1944 AND APRIL 26, 1945. AWARDED THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE AND THE PURPLE HEART WITH AN OAK LEAF CLUSTER.