World War II Honoree

Hueston Elroy Putman

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Frederick, Maryland

Honored By

Larry and Donald Putman

Relationship

Sons

MEMBER OF THE 771ST TANK BATTALION ASSIGNED TO THE 84TH INFANTRY DIVISION 'RAILSPLITTERS'. BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS INCLUDED THE ARDENNES, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. CROSSED THE RHINE RIVER, CLEARING AREAS BETWEEN THE RHINE AND ROER IN OPERATION GRENADE WITH THE 3RD ARMORED DIVISION. AWARDED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE RIBBON, AMERICAN THEATER SERVICE RIBBON, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN SERVICE RIBBON AND WWII VICTORY RIBBON. SERVED FROM MAY 14, 1941 TO NOVEMBER 8, 1945.