World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James A. Akins
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Hespres, Colorado
Honored By
Nancy J. Akins
Relationship
Niece
ENTERED SERVICE ON JULY 2, 1942. SERVED IN THE MEDICAL DETACHMENT OF THE 3RD INFANTRY. HE TRAINED AT FORT MEADE, MARYLAND AND WAS ENGAGED IN MISSIONS IN NORTH AFRICA, SICILY AND ANZIO. HE RECEIVED A CERTIFICATE OF VALOR. IN 1944 WAS CAPTURED AT ANZIO AND REMAINED A PRISONER OF WAR AT STALAG 7 NEAR MUNICH FOR 13 MONTHS.