World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Gene L. Hatfield
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Conway, Arkansas
Honored By
Mathilda
Relationship
Daughter
ASSIGNED DUTY AS AN INFANTRYMAN TO COMPANY K, 3RD BATTALION, 399TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 100TH INFANTRY DIVISION. WAS WOUNDED IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE NEAR BITCHE, GERMANY. SERVED AS BAR MAN AND AWARDED PURPLE HEART MEDAL.