World War II Honoree

Arthur O. Atkinson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Trinity, Texas

Honored By

Joe Atkinson

Relationship

Son

SERVED IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS WITH THE 671ST TANK DESTROYER BATTALION AS AN ANTI TANK GUN CREWMAN. SERVED WITH THE OCCUPATION FORCES, 21ST INFANTRY REGIMENT AS AN ANTI TANK GUN CREWMAN. AWARDED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AMERICAN THEATER CAMPAIGN MEDAL, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL, ARMY OF OCCUPATION MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.