World War II Honoree

Edward G. Barber, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Steven R. Barber

Relationship

Son

HE SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS WITH THE 45TH INFANTRY LIGHT ARTILLERY. HE WAS AWARDED 2 BRONZE STARS (OAK LEAF) AND 2 PURPLE HEART MEDALS WITH CLUSTERS (WOUNDED MANY TIMES) BUT RETURNED TO ACTION EACH TIME. HE ALSO RECEIVED 4 BRONZE SERVICE STARS FOR EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGNS. HIS ARMY OCCUPATION MEDAL CAME WITH THE GERMAN CLASP. OTHER MEDALS WHERE THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND HONORABLE SERVICE BUTTON.