World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James William Elmore
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Pana, Illinois
Honored By
Steve Elmore, Borden Elmore, Jimmie Frazier & Bernita Hamm
Relationship
Brothers & Sisters
VOLUNTEERED AT AGE 17, PARENTS HAD TO SIGN PAPERS. SERVED AS TAIL GUNNER IN MANY BATTLES OVERSEAS. WAS WOUNDED AND AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART AND OTHER MEDALS.