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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John B. 'Bob' Best, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Winters, Texas

Honored By

John C Burkhardt, AAG MOPH, Chapter 1919, Austin, Texas

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED ACTIVE DUTY ON DECEMBER 18, 1943, SERVED IN COMPANY H, 253RD REGIMENT, 63RD. BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS IN ARDENNES AND RHINELAND. DECORATIONS AND CITATIONS: AMERICAN THEATER CAMPAIGN MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 2 BRONZE STARS, BRONZE STAR MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, WWII VICTORY RIBBON, 1 OVERSEAS SERVICE BAR, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE AND PURPLE HEART FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED ON MARCH 4, 1945.