World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Grigg T. Elkin
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Eagle Grove, Iowa
Honored By
Ron Elkin
Relationship
Son
SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER WITH THE 26TH INFANTRY, YANKEE DIVISION, 101ST REGIMENT, 1ST BATTALION, CHARLIE COMPANY, 3RD PLATOON. EARNED THE EXPERT RIFLEMAN BADGE. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART FOR WOUNDS IN BATTLE AT SAARE UNION, GERMANY. SENT TO ENGLAND FOR RECOVERY, REJOINED UNIT AS MACHINE GUNNER. FOUGHT WITH THE LUCKY 3RD IN FRANCE, GERMANY, CZECHOSLOVAKIA AND AUSTRIA.