World War II Honoree

James H. Heckman, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Mohaton, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Arlene V. Heckman

Relationship

Wife

SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. WAS AWARDED THE PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN RIBBON, THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL, 2 PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATIONS AND A GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. ENTERED IN APRIL OF 1942 AND RECEIVED AN HONORABLE DISCHARGE IN NOVEMBER OF 1945 WITH THE RANK OF TECHNICAL CORPORAL. WAS PART OF THE 592ND AMPHIBIOUS ENGINEERS, 2ND BRIGADE.