World War II Honoree

Dewey Babcock, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Midland, Michigan

Honored By

William H. Babcock

Relationship

Son

HE SERVED IN THE 3RD ARMY, 705TH ORDNANCE LIGHT MAINTENANCE COMPANY. HE WAS INVOLVED IN BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS IN NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND, ARDENNES, CENTRAL EUROPE AND ICELAND. THE DECORATIONS AND CITATIONS HE RECEIVED WERE THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, THE AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, THE AMERICAN THEATRE SERVICE MEDAL, THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN SERVICE MEDAL WITH 5 BRONZE SERVICE STARS. HONORABLY DISCHARGED ON SEPTEMBER 5, 1945.