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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Billie E. Fatheree

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Xenia, Illinois

Honored By

Robert Medley Gatewood

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE AS A DRAFTEE ON JANUARY 4, 1946 AT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. SELECTED FOR THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT, COMPLETED BASIC TRAINING AND QUALIFIED IN THE MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY OF DUTY NON COMMISSIONED OFFICER (566). ASSIGNED TO COMPANY A, 34TH TRAINING BATTALION, AT CAMP POLK, LOUISIANA, WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED AS A CORPORAL ON JULY 8, 1946 TO ENLIST IN THE REGULAR ARMY, WHICH HE DID ON THE NEXT DAY. EARNED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL FOR HIS SERVICE DURING THE PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY.