World War II Honoree

Billy J. Barnes

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Bauxite, Arkansas

Honored By

Arnold A. Wright

Relationship

Friend

DRAFTED INTO THE ARMY JULY 6, 1943 AND LATER ASSIGNED FOR DUTY TO COMPANY C, 129TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 37TH INFANTRY DIVISION AT BOUGAINVILLE IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS. WOUNDED JANUARY 31, 1945 ON THE ISLAND OF LUZON AND LATER TREATED FOR WOUNDS AT THE 118TH GENERAL HOSPITAL ON THE ISLAND OF LEYTE. DISCHARGED FROM ACTIVE DUTY ON SEPTEMBER 18, 1945.