World War II Honoree

Jim B. Duke

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Pittsburg, Texas

Honored By

Neil B. Thompson

Relationship

Tank Crew Member

COMMANDER IN TANK 13 WITH THE 1ST PLATOON, COMPANY A, 740TH TANK BATTALION. FOUGHT IN NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, ARDENNES (BATTLE OF THE BULGE) AND THE RHINELAND. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART, AMERICAN THEATRE MEDAL, PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 4 BRONZE BATTLE STARS, WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND THE GERMAN OCCUPATION MEDAL.