World War II Honoree

Richard W. Finkbone

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Canton, Ohio

Honored By

Anita Proctor

Relationship

Friend

BEFORE GOING OVERSEAS, AMONG OTHER DUTIES, HE WAS A RADAR INSTRUCTOR. SHIPPED TO ENGLAND AND ASSIGNED TO THE 94TH INFANTRY DIVISION, HE CROSSED INTO FRANCE AT UTAH BEACH. HE SERVED IN FRANCE, LUXEMBOURG AND GERMANY AND SAW ACTION IN FOUR MAJOR OFFENSES INCLUDING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. HE EARNED A BRONZE STAR AND THREE PURPLE HEARTS.