World War II Honoree

Thomas J. Harris

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Melbourne, Arkansas

Honored By

Margaret Green

Relationship

Daughter

ASSIGNED TO THE 89TH INFANTRY DIVISION, WHICH WAS ATTACHED TO GENERAL PATTON'S 3RD ARMY. LANDED IN FRANCE DURING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE ON TO LUXEMBOURG, BROKE THROUGH SIEGFRIED LINE, CROSSED MOSELLE AND RHINE RIVERS. INVOLVED IN CONTINUOUS COMBAT TO CZECHOSLOVAKIA WHEN HOSTILITIES CEASED. REQUIRED TO PERFORM DUTY USING EXPLOSIVES WITH DEMOLITION TEAMS.