World War II Honoree

Alvin E. Cryder

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Sperry, Oklahoma

Honored By

Betty Jo Cryder

Relationship

Wife

SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS WITH THE 96TH INFANTRY, 383RD REGIMENT, COMPANY G. HE WAS AWARDED 2 PURPLE HEART MEDALS, BRONZE STAR MEDAL, HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE FIRST AWARD, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. ENTERED ON JULY 20, 1944 AND RECEIVED AN HONORABLE DISCHARGE ON APRIL 18, 1946 WITH THE RANK OF STAFF SERGEANT. PARTICIPATED IN THE FOLLOWING BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS: KAKAZU RIDGE IN APRIL OF 1945 AND CACTUS RIDGE IN APRIL OF 1945.