World War II Honoree

Marvin Leslie Davenport

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Creswell, North Carolina

Honored By

James, Ronald, Tim & Judy

Relationship

Children

SERVED IN THE PACIFIC. HE RECEIVED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC SERVICE MEDAL WITH A BRONZE SERVICE STAR, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HIS MILITARY OCCUPATION WAS A RIFLEMAN. HE WAS INVOLVED IN THE BATTLE/CAMPAIGN OF LUZON. DATE OF INDUCTION WAS DECEMBER 15, 1944 AND DISCHARGED FEBRUARY 3, 1946. PLACE OF ENTRY INTO SERVICE WAS FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA.