World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James W. Purdon
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Lisbon, North Dakota
Honored By
Larry Purdon
Relationship
Son
SERVED AS COMPANY COMMANDER; K COMPANY, 85TH DIVISION, 337TH REGIMENT. SERVED IN NORTH AFRICA AND ITALY. RECEIVED PURPLE HEART WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER AND BRONZE STAR.