World War II Honoree

James Wiley Battles, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Attalla, Alabama

Honored By

John Robert Battles

Relationship

Son

ENTERED ON SEPTEMBER 28, 1942 AND RECEIVED AN HONORABLE DISCHARGE ON NOVEMBER 26, 1945 WITH THE RANK OF PRIVATE 1ST CLASS. HE SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS WITH COMPANY A, THE 338TH ENGINEER GENERAL SERVICE REGIMENT. AWARDED THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 2 BRONZE STARS, WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. OPERATED A DIESEL POWER STEAM SHOVEL FOR THE ENGINEERS REGIMENT IN AFRICA.