World War II Honoree

Claude Daniel Pool

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Austin, Texas

Honored By

Danny & Sudie Pool

Relationship

Son & Daughter-in-Law

SERVED WITH THE 20TH INFANTRY, 6TH INFANTRY AND WAS DISCHARGED FROM THE 120TH. HE RECEIVED A SILVER STAR APRIL 1945 AND A PURPLE HEART SEPTEMBER 1945. HIS SILVER STAR WAS AWARDED FOR ACTION IN THE CABARUAN HILLS. HE HAD AN ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH 2 BRONZE STARS AND 1 BRONZE ARROWHEAD AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. HE WAS A PRIVATE WHEN HE RECEIVED HIS SILVER STAR.