World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Eugene S. Atkins, Sr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Arkansas City, Kansas
Honored By
Leon C. Atkins
Relationship
Son
SERVED IN THE 75TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 290TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 3RD BATTALION, K COMPANY, 4TH PLATOON. AUTOMATIC RIFLEMAN IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. EARNED THE BRONZE STAR, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON WWII.