World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James Edward Gurley
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Belton, South Carolina
Honored By
Sherry Gurley McCullough
Relationship
Granddaughter
HE WAS A PRIVATE FIRST CLASS WITH THE 4TH DIVISION, STATIONED IN EXETER, ENGLAND. HE WENT ASHORE ON D-DAY WITH THE REST OF THE 4TH DIVISION. HE EARNED A COMMENDATION FROM HIS DIVISION COMMANDER AND THE SOLDIER'S MEDAL FOR RESCUE EFFORTS. HE ALSO WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.