World War II Honoree

Philip W. Emery

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Orleans, Vermont

Honored By

The Emery Family

SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS WITH HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 3RD BATTALION, 172ND INFANTRY REGIMENT, 43RD INFANTRY DIVISION AS A OPERATIONS NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER IN THE NORTHERN SOLOMON ISLANDS, NEW GUINEA AND LUZON. AWARDED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER CAMPAIGN RIBBON, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 1 BRONZE SERVICE STAR, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.