World War II Honoree

Jackie D. Hunley

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Clay City, Illinois

Honored By

Robert Medley Gatewood

ENLISTED IN THE COAST ARTILLERY CORPS AND ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE ON MARCH 16, 1946 AT EAST SAINT LOUIS, ILLINOIS. COMPLETED BASIC TRAINING AND QUALIFIED IN THE MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY OF HEAVY TRUCK DRIVER (MOS 931). ASSIGNED TO AND SERVED WITH BATTERY B, 233RD ANTI- AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY (SEARCHLIGHT) BATTALION. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AS A PRIVATE AT THE CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT ON NOVEMBER 7, 1946 AT THE SEPARATION CENTER, FORT HOOD, TEXAS. EARNED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL FOR HIS SERVICE DURING THE PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY.