World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Eldon D. Newfeldt
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Inman, Kansas
Honored By
Eldon D. Newfeldt
Relationship
self
SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATRE. HE RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, THE BRONZE STAR AND THE COMBAT INFANTRY BADGE. HE SERVED IN THE 382ND INFANTRY, 96TH DIVISION. HIS UNIT RECEIVED THE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION. HE WAS IN SAIPAN, OKINAWA AND THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS.