World War II Honoree

Harry R. Florence

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Preston, Connecticut

Honored By

The Florence Family

SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS WITH THE 31ST CAVALRY RECONNAISSANCE TROOP (MECHANIZED) AS A HEAVY TRUCK DRIVER IN NEW GUINEA AND THE SOUTHERN PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. AWARDED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH BRONZE SERVICE ARROWHEAD, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.