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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Jack Darwin Oakes

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

St. Charles, Michigan

Honored By

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

TANK DRIVER FOR GENERAL GEORGE PATTON, NORTH AFRICA CAMPAIGN. HE MAY HAVE BEEN PATTON'S CHAUFFEUR ALSO. HE HAD THREE TANKS SHOT OUT FROM UNDER HIM. HE SENT 3 MONTHS IN THE HOSPITAL HEALING A BURN WOUND TO HIS LEG FROM HOT LEAKY FLUID FROM A TANK. HE THEN DROVE A SUPPLY WRECKER UP THROUGH ITALY TO BRUSSELS.