World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Edward Monroe Younginer, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Irmo, South Carolina
Honored By
Ellen Younginer
Relationship
Wife
SERVED IN JAPAN WHILE ASSIGNED TO THE 240TH ENGINEER CONSTRUCTION BATTALION, 25TH DIVISION, 8TH ARMY. HE WAS PUT IN CHARGE OF RUNNING A WATER LINE TO THE AIRPORT IN OSAKA, AND MIXED THE TAR USED TO REPAIR THE AIRPORT. HE SERVED IN JAPAN FOR 18 MONTHS.