World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Homer Harlen Abbott
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Vermilion County, Illinois
Honored By
Rick Abbott
Relationship
Nephew
SERVED IN 76TH INFANTRY DIVISION 'ONAWAY', 304TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 1ST BATTALION, COMPANY C IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER. DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED IN ACTION ON FEBRUARY 25, 1945. AWARDED PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR AND COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE.