World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Eliseo 'Cheo' Garza Zuniga
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
San Angelo, Texas
Honored By
Joe Fields
HE PROUDLY SERVED DURING WWII IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY IN THE 89TH DIVISION, COMPANY C, 353RD INFANTRY AND RECEIVED A WWII VICTORY RIBBON, SERVICE STRIPE, OVERSEAS SERVICE BAR, THE PURPLE HEART AND THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH A BRONZE STAR. AFTER HIS SERVICE OVERSEAS HE BECAME A MILITARY POLICEMAN AT SANDIA AIR FORCE BASE IN NEW MEXICO.