Print plaque Printing Tips

World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Ralph W. Watson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Detroit, Texas

Honored By

John C. Burkhardt, SVC MOPH, Chapter 1919, Austin, Texas

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

38 305 699 ENTERED MILITARY SERVICE ON DECEMBER 28, 1942. AFTER COMPLETING TRAINING HE WAS ASSIGNED TO THE 4TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 22ND REGIMENT, FIGHTING IN THE EUROPEAN CAMPAIGN. HE SAW ACTION IN CENTRAL EUROPE AND RHINELAND. DECORATIONS AND AWARDS: GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL; AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL; EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL; WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL, FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED IN COMBAT ON NOVEMBER 26, 1944, WHILE FIGHTING IN THE HUERTGEN FORREST, GERMANY.