World War II Honoree

Eillis D. Herron

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Paragould, Arkansas

Honored By

Brian L. Kasler

Relationship

Grateful American

SERVED IN THE ARMY AIR CORPS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS A STAFF SERGEANT WITH THE 3501ST ARMY AIR FORCE. SERIAL NUMBER 38 209 552. ENTERED INTO SERVICE ON AUGUST 3, 1942 AND WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED ON APRIL 15, 1946. MILITARY OCCUPATION SPECIALTY WAS ENTERTAINMENT SPECIALIST 443. RATED FOR THE M1 CARBINE. RECEIVED THE WWII VICTORY RIBBON, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND AMERICAN THEATER RIBBON.