World War II Honoree

Harley Whitson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Pensacola, North Carolina

Honored By

Donna, Anne, Becky, Jim & Genell

Relationship

Daughters, Son & Niece

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS. INDUCTED INTO THE ARMY ON AUGUST 8, 1940. DISCHARGED JUNE 19,1945. SERVED AS A DEMOLITION SPECIALIST IN THE ALGERIA-FRENCH MOROCCO, NORTHERN FRANCE, NORMANDY, SICILY AND RHINELAND CAMPAIGNS. HEADQUARTERED WITH THE 17TH ARMED ENGINEER BATTALION, COMPANY C. MEDALS INCLUDE THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 5 BRONZE SERVICE STARS, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.