World War II Honoree

Roy G. 'Red' Oliver

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Lanett, Alabama

Honored By

Deborah Oliver

Relationship

Daughter

SERVED WITH THE 103RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, 43RD INFANTRY DIVISION. ENTIRE SERVICE WAS IN INTELLIGENCE AND RECONNAISSANCE WITH REGIMENTAL HEADQUARTERS. AWARDED THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, SILVER STAR WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC SERVICE MEDAL WITH BRONZE ARROWHEAD FOR 2 HOSTILE BEACHHEAD INVASIONS AND 4 BATTLE STARS FOR GUADALCANAL, NEW GEORGIA (MUNDA AIRFIELD), NEW GUINEA, AND LUZON.