World War II Honoree

J. C. Flowers

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Lamesa, Texas

Honored By

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

HE WAS INDUCTED INTO THE ARMY ON AUGUST 18, 1944. SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS, ASSIGNED TO COMPANY A, 232ND INFANTRY. BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS: RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. DECORATIONS AND CITATIONS: COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN,MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH 2 BRONZE STARS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, 2 OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS, ARMY OF OCCUPATION (GERMANY) RIBBON AND PURPLE HEART FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED ON APRIL 5, 1945.