World War II Honoree

John Paul Pickens

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Honored By

Robert S. Cox

SERVED AS A PARATROOPER AND FORWARD OBSERVER OVERSEAS IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER WITH THE 11TH AIRBORNE 'ANGELS' DIVISION. AWARDED THE PARACHUTIST BADGE, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. ALSO AWARDED THE PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL FOR SERVICE IN THE LIBERATION OF THE PHILIPPINES. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AND ISSUED THE HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON. CONTINUED IN U.S. ARMY SERVICE AFTER THE WAR UNTIL AGAIN HONORABLY DISCHARGED AFTER 10 YEARS IN THE MILITARY.