World War II Honoree

Cary Lyle Baumwart, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Clinton, Oklahoma

Honored By

Gary Baumwart

Relationship

Son

HIS CAMPAIGNS WERE NAPLES-FOGGIA, SOUTHERN FRANCE, ROME-ARNO, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART. HE WAS WOUNDED THREE TIMES AND RECEIVED ONE SERVICE SILVER STAR. HE WAS TANK DRIVER WHILE SERVING IN 645TH TANK DESTROYER BATTALION, COMPANY C. HE SERVED FROM JULY 21, 1940 TO JUNE 19, 1945 WITH 45TH DIVISION.