World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
James A. Phillips
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Waukegan, Illinois
Honored By
A Grateful Dutchman
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS, 407TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, COMPANY E, 102ND OZARK DIVISION. KILLED IN ACTION IN GERMANY ON FEBRUARY 23, 1945 NEAR LINNICH, RUHR RIVER, WHILE ESTABLISHING THE BRIDGEHEAD. BRONZE STAR AND PURPLE HEART. BURIED IN THE NETHERLANDS.