World War II Honoree

David M. Redstone

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Vero Beach, Florida

Honored By

Dorene Mathis

Relationship

Daughter

PRIVATE 1ST CLASS. SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS AS A RIFLEMAN IN COMPANY A, 406TH REGIMENT, 102ND OZARK DIVISION OF THE 9TH ARMY. HE EARNED THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE AND RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART WITH 2 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS AFTER SUFFERING WOUNDS ON 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. FOR ACTION BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY HE WAS TWICE AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL FOR VALOR.