World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Eugene E. Muzny
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
West Point, Texas
Honored By
John C. Burkhardt, AAG MOPH, Chapter 1919, Austin, Texas
ENTERED ACTIVE DUTY ON APRIL 27, 1944 AND SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER, ASSIGNED TO THE 80TH INFANTRY DIVISION. BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS: ARDENNES, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. DECORATIONS AND CITATIONS: COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, WWII VICTORY RIBBON, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER RIBBON WITH 3 BRONZE SERVICE STARS AND PURPLE HEART MEDAL FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED IN COMBAT ON JANUARY 25, 1945 IN THE ARDENNES.