World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
David L. Duke
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Apache, Oklahoma
Honored By
Robert S. Cox
DRAFTED INTO MILITARY SERVICE IN 1943. SERVED IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER WITH 1ST BATTALION, 161ST INFANTRY REGIMENT. PARTICIPATED IN COMBAT OPERATIONS IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART WITH BRONZE OAK LEAF CLUSTER FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED IN ACTION, 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.