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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Oliver Hackworth

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Prestonsburg, Kentucky

Honored By

Niece

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED IN THE 38TH INFANTRY DIVISION, SOUTH PACIFIC WHERE HE WAS IN THE INVASION OF GUADALCANAL AND THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. HE WAS WOUNDED IN THE HEAD IN THE BATTLE OF ZIG-ZAG PASS IN PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART, SILVER STAR AND MEDAL OF VALOR.