World War II Honoree

William D. 'Jake' Gainer

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Spencer, West Virginia

Honored By

Juanita Clarkson Gainer

Relationship

Wife

SERVED IN THE 2ND ARMORED DIVISION AND THE 48TH ARMORED MEDICAL DIVISION IN NORTH AFRICA, SICILY, NORMANDY + 3 DAYS. HE ALSO SAW ACTION IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE, RHINELAND, AND OTHER AREAS OF THE EUROPEAN THEATRE OF OPERATIONS. HE RECEIVED THE CERTIFICATE OF MERIT WITH SIX BRONZE STARS AND THREE ARROW HEADS (INVASIONS), BELGIAN FOURRAGÈRE, AND THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.