World War II Honoree

Andrew A. Archer

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Ogallala, Nebraska

Honored By

Dennis & Elma Means

Relationship

Son & Daughter-in-law

CORPORAL. COMPANY D, 87TH INFANTRY TRAINING BATTALION, 3RD PLATOON. BOOT CAMP AT CAMP ROBERTS, CALIFORNIA. SERVED IN AFRICA AND ITALY, ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS. FIRST WOUNDED IN DECEMBER 1943 AND AGAIN ON JANUARY 29, 1944 AT CASSINO. AWARDED THE SILVER STAR FOR BRAVERY IN ACTION, PURPLE HEART WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND CAMPAIGN BAR.