World War II Honoree

Marion E. Grammer

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Nebo, Illinois

Honored By

Relna Grammer

Relationship

Sister-in-law

ENLISTED INTO THE ARMY ON AUGUST 21, 1940 AS PIONEER 729TH ANTI-TANK GUNNER 610. WAS IN BATTLES IN NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. RECEIVED THE AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE RIBBON, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER RIBBON WITH 4 BRONZE STARS, BRONZE ARROWHEAD, 3 OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS, 1 SERVICE STRIPE, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, PURPLE HEART, DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE.