World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Thurman W. Hayes
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Durham, North Carolina
Honored By
Wife and Children
Relationship
Daughter
SERVED IN THE NORTH AFRICAN THEATRE OF OPERATIONS. WORKED WITH THE GROUND CREW LOADING TRUCKS FOR RED BALL EXPRESS. TRANSPORTED GASOLINE AND EXPLOSIVES. PERFORMED GUARD DUTY (HIGHLY TRAINED MARKSMAN). TRAINED OTHER TROOPS IN SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES.