World War II Honoree

James Alvin Palmer

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

McKeesport, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Pearl Mary Magelitz

Relationship

Daughter

SERVED WITH COMPANY L, 406TH INFANTRY REGIMENT AS A LIGHT TRUCK DRIVER HAULING SUPPLIES, FOOD, EQUIPMENT, AND PERSONNEL. TOWED A 105 MM HOWITZER. ALSO SERVED AS A RUNNER BEHIND ENEMY LINES. SERVED OVERSEAS 12 DECEMBER 1944 TO 18 MARCH 1946. RECEIVED 2 BATTLE STARS FOR THE RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE CAMPAIGNS. ALSO RECEIVED COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.