World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Ira Adams Yelverton
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Wilson, North Carolina
Honored By
Ira A. Yelverton, Jr.
Relationship
Son
CAPTAIN. SERVED IN THE FIRST DIVISION IN THE INVASION OF NORTH AFRICA, SICILY AND NORMANDY, OMAHA BEACH. AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR AND THE PURPLE HEART.