World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Phines D. Pruitt
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Iuka, Arkansas
Honored By
Joyce Duggins
Relationship
Sister
HE LANDED AT OMAHA BEACH AND WAS IN THE NORMANDY INVASION. HE SERVED UNDER GENERAL PATTON IN THE SEVENTH ARMY, 693RD FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION. HE WAS SHELL SHOCKED AND THROWN OUT OF A FOX HOLE. HIS RANK IS THAT OF CORPORAL.