World War II Honoree

Woodford L. Walker

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Nelson Creek, Kentucky

Honored By

Robert Medley Gatewood

ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE AS A DRAFTEE ON JANUARY 11, 1944 AT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. SELECTED FOR DUTY WITH THE ARMORED FORCES, COMPLETED BASIC TRAINING, QUALIFIED AS A RIFLE MARKSMAN, AND ASSIGNED TO COMPANY D, 7TH BATTALION, ARMORED REPLACEMENT TRAINING CENTER, FORT KNOX, KENTUCKY. AT THE CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT, HONORABLE DISCHARGED AS A 35-YEAR-OLD PRIVATE IN FAIR HEALTH AT THE SEPARATION CENTER, FORT SHERIDAN, ILLINOIS. EARNED THE WWII VICTOR MEDAL FOR SERVICE DURING THE PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY.