World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Francis E. Oaks
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Vernal, Utah
Honored By
A Grateful American
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS; KILLED IN ACTION WHILE SERVING THE 12TH ARMORED DIVISION, 17TH ARMORED INFANTRY BATTALION, COMPANY C, IN THE EUROPEAN THEATERS OF OPERATION. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.