World War II Honoree

Foy Eugene Cassell

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Hillsville, Virginia

Honored By

Major Michael G. McGrady, USMC (Retired)

Relationship

Friend

ENTERED THE SERVICE AUGUST 28, 1942. TRAINED IN SOUTH CAROLINA, VIRGINIA, FLORIDA, LOUISIANA AND GEORGIA. EMBARKED JANUARY 1, 1944 FOR OPERATIONS IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. ENGAGEMENTS IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, NEW GUINEA, LUZON, LEYTE AND HAWAII. EARNED THE PACIFIC RIBBON WITH 4 BRONZE BATTLE STARS, GOOD CONDUCT, WWII VICTORY AND THE PURPLE HEART. RETURNED TO THE U.S. ON OCTOBER 30, 1945 AND WAS DISCHARGED FROM FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA ON NOVEMBER 9, 1945 WITH RANK OF STAFF SERGEANT.