World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Arthur Phillips
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Honored By
Jeff Phillips
Relationship
Nephew
HE SERVED WITH GENERAL GEORGE PATTON IN THE 7TH ARMY, 3RD ARMORED DIVISION FROM 1942 TO 1945 AS A TANK CREWMAN/GUNNER. HE PARTICIPATED IN THE NORTH AFRICAN CAMPAIGN, THE SICILY CAMPAIGN, THE NORMANDY BREAKOUT AUGUST 1944, THE LORRAINE CAMPAIGN AND THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. HE RETURNED HOME TO BROOKLYN NEW YORK IN 1945.