World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James Rollin Bird
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Waterbury, Connecticut
Honored By
John Peterson
SERVED WITH THE 45TH INFANTRY 'THUNDERBIRDS' DIVISION IN NORTH AFRICA AND EUROPE. HE WAS AWARDED THE SILVER STAR, PURPLE HEART AND BATTLE STARS. HE ALSO RECEIVED THE NEW JERSEY DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL, AND HAVING PERSONALLY WITNESSED THE HORRORS OF THE DACHAU CONCENTRATION CAMP.