World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Ward F. Hilemon
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Yancey County, North Carolina
Honored By
A Grateful American
TECHNICIAN FIFTH GRADE, KILLED IN ACTION WHILE SERVING WITH THE 12TH ARMORED DIVISION, 23RD TANK BATTALION, IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.