World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John W. Collis
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
El Paso, Texas
Honored By
John, Ruth Ann, Rita, Karen and Eva
Relationship
Son and Daughters
ASSIGNED DUTY AS A STAFF SERGEANT TO THE 68TH COMBAT INFANTRY BATTALION (HORSE CAVALRY) IN GENERAL PATTON'S 3RD ARMY. SAW ACTION IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. AWARDED A BRONZE STAR, 3 PURPLE HEARTS, GOOD CONDUCT, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE AND EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN SERVICE MEDAL WITH TWO BRONZE STARS.