World War II Honoree

Walter S. Cline

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Rural Retreat, Virginia

Honored By

Etthan Miller

Relationship

Great Nephew

SERVED IN THE 121ST COMBAT ENGINEERS BATTALION, 29TH DIVISION AND COMPANY B, 269TH COMBAT ENGINEERS BATTALION. STATIONED IN SCOTLAND THEN PARTICIPATED IN D-DAY INVASION. CAMPAIGNS IN NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. DISCHARGED FROM FORT MEADE ON AUGUST 22, 1945. MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC. RECEIVED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN SERVICE RIBBON AND AUTHORIZED FOR BRONZE ARROWHEAD.