World War II Honoree

James L. High

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Indianola, Illinois

Honored By

Rick High

Relationship

Nephew

SERVED WITH COMPANY K, 123RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, 33RD INFANTRY DIVISION FROM 13 OCTOBER 1942 TO 12 DECEMBER 1945 AS A LIGHT MORTAR CREWMEMBER DURING THE BATTLE CAMPAIGNS OF LUZON AND NEW GUINEA. AWARDS RECEIVED DURING HIS MILITARY SERVICE WERE THE AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 2 BATTLE STARS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE AND 4 OVERSEAS BARS.