World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James D. Archer
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Fordyce, Arkansas
Honored By
Rachel F. Archer-Brewer
Relationship
Granddaughter
SERVED ON THE USS YORKTOWN, AND WAS A MAROONED 'MUD MARINE' AT GUADALCANAL. WOUNDED DURING WAR, LOST 2 FINGERS AND HAD RIGHT LEG PINNED AT KNEECAP. 100% DISABLED DURING SERVICE AND RECEIVED PURPLE HEART. HE WAS ONLY 16 WHEN HE JOINED THE MARINES, BUT LIED AND CLAIMED HE WAS 18 SO THAT HE COULD SERVE OUR COUNTRY.