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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Fred Barber

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Hillsville, Virginia

Honored By

Major Michael G. McGrady, USMC (Retired)

Relationship

First Cousin

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED SERVICE ON JUNE 12, 1940. SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS WITH ENGAGEMENTS IN ALGERIA, FRENCH-MOROCCO, TUNISIA, SICILY, NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. DECORATIONS INCLUDE: PURPLE HEART, GOOD CONDUCT, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE, AND EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN SERVICE WITH ARROWHEAD. DISCHARGED AT FORT MEADE, MARYLAND ON JULY 6, 1945 WITH RANK OF SERGEANT.