World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John Ely, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Corbin, Kentucky
Honored By
Thomas M. Ely
Relationship
Son
WAS ONE OF THE FIRST TO LAND ON OMAHA BEACH ON D-DAY. WAS WOUNDED AND RECEIVED 2 PURPLE HEARTS AND THE SILVER STAR. WAS ALSO STATIONED IN FRANCE, ITALY AND GERMANY. RECEIVED THE CROIX DE GUERRE AWARD FROM THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT.