World War II Honoree

Rex R. Dale, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Flora, Illinois

Honored By

Robert Medley Gatewood

ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE AS A DRAFTEE ON AUGUST 4, 1944 AT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. SELECTED FOR THE INFANTRY, COMPLETED BASIC TRAINING, AND QUALIFIED IN THE MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY OF ANTI-TANK GUN CREWMAN (601). VOLUNTEER FOR AND COMPLETED OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL AT FORT BENNING, GEORGIA. HONORABLY DISCHARGED FROM THE 28TH COMPANY, 3RD STUDENT TRAINING REGIMENT, THE INFANTRY SCHOOL, AS A PRIVATE ON SEPTEMBER 10, 1945 TO ACCEPT A COMMISSION IN THE ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES. BEGAN ACTIVE DUTY AS A SECOND LIEUTENANT THE NEXT DAY AS A TRAINING CENTER UNIT OFFICER (2622) IN THE 135TH INFANTRY REPLACEMENT TRAINING BATTALION. EARNED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLY SEPARATED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE AS A SECOND LIEUTENANT ON APRIL 11, 1946 AT THE ARMY AND NAVY GENERAL HOSPITAL, HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK, ARKANSAS.