World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Douglas Fairbanks Ables
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Austin, Texas
Honored By
Stephen Dowell
Relationship
Son-in-Law
HE WAS A MEMBER OF THE 36TH DIVISION FROM TEXAS. LANDED IN NORTH AFRICA, SERVED IN GENERAL PATTON'S 3RD ARMY. LANDED IN SICILY AND SAW ACTION ALL THE WAY TO GERMANY. AWARDED PURPLE HEART AND BRONZE STAR.