World War II Honoree

Billy L. O’Dell

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Louisville, Illinois

Honored By

Robert Medley Gatewood

ENLISTED IN THE REGULAR ARMY, QUARTERMASTER CORPS, AND ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE ON JULY 10, 1946 AT EAST SAINT LOUIS, ILLINOIS. COMPLETED BASIC TRAINING, THE FOOD SERVICE SCHOOL AT FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS, AND QUALIFIED IN THE MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY OF COOK (MOS 060). ASSIGNED TO AND SERVED WITH BATTERY B, 1ST GUIDED MISSILE BATTALION, WHITE SANDS PROVING GROUND, LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AS A TECHNICIAN FIFTH GRADE ON DECEMBER 19, 1947 AT SAME STATION. EARNED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL FOR SERVICE DURING THE PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY.