World War II Honoree

Walter T. Hall

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Flora, Illinois

Honored By

Robert Medley Gatewood

ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE AS A DRAFTEE ON JUNE 7, 1945 AT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. SELECTED FOR THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS, COMPLETED BASIC TRAINING, AND QUALIFIED IN THE MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY OF LIGHT TRUCK DRIVER (345). ASSIGNED TO AND SERVED STATESIDE WITH COMPANY H, 349TH ENGINEER CONSTRUCTION BATTALION. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AS A PRIVATE FIRST CLASS ON JANUARY 6, 1946 AT THE SEPARATION CENTER, FORT LEWIS, WASHINGTON. EARNED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL FOR SERVICE DURING THE PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY.