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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Dillard Cundiff Akers

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Pulaski County, Virginia

Honored By

Paula L. Delosh

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS. KILLED IN ACTION ON FEBRUARY 28,1945 IN GERMANY WHILE SERVING WITH THE 116TH INFANTRY. FIRST REPORTED MISSING IN ACTION. POSTHUMOUSLY AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.