World War II Honoree

Tommy Martin Dupree

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Abilene, Texas

Honored By

Neda Troutman

Relationship

Daughter

ENTERED SERVICE OCTOBER 8, 1942 AT ABILENE, TEXAS. WENT THROUGH BASIC ON MAUI, HAWAII. ASSIGNED TO 115TH ENGINEERING BATTALION, 40TH DIVISION. QUALIFIED AS MARKSMAN, RIFLE, SEPTEMBER 10, 1943. HELPED BUILD BRIDGES AND ROADS. WOUNDED IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS WHEN THE TRUCK HE WAS DRIVING RAN OVER A LAND MINE. RECEIVED PURPLE HEART, 1 SERVICE STRIPE, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 3 BRONZE STARS, 5 OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH BRONZE STAR, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AND WWII VICTORY RIBBON. DISCHARGED NOVEMBER 20, 1945 AT FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS AT RANK OF TECHNICIAN FIFTH CLASS.