World War II Honoree

Oscar Evan Hager

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Diane F. Hager Campbell

Relationship

Niece

TECHNICIAN 5TH GRADE. SERVED IN HEADQUARTERS BATTERY, 462ND PARACHUTE FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION IN NEW GUINEA AND SOUTHERN PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. RECEIVED GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE, BRONZE STAR, BRONZE ARROWHEAD, ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER MEDAL WITH 3 BRONZE STARS, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL WITH 1 BRONZE STAR.