World War II Honoree

Edgar A. Peacock

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Virden, Illinois

Honored By

Irene C. Behme Peacock

Relationship

Wife

SERVED OCTOBER 22, 1942 TO HONORABLE DISCHARGE DECEMBER 20, 1945 AS A MAIL CLERK WITH SERVICE COMPANY, 44TH TANK BATTALION. SERVED IN LUZON, NEW GUINEA, BISMARCK ARCHIPELAGO AND SOUTHERN PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. AWARDED 4 BRONZE STARS FOR CAMPAIGNS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER MEDAL, AMERICAN THEATER MEDAL, 3 OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL WITH 2 BRONZE STARS AND BRONZE ARROWHEAD AND MERIT INSIGNIA.