World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Ivan R. Ellsworth
Hometown
Joplin, Missouri
Honored By
Robert S. Cox
SERVED IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER AND WAS WOUNDED IN ACTION. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. ALSO AWARDED THE PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL FOR SERVICE IN THE LIBERATION OF THE PHILIPPINES. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AND ISSUED THE HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON.