World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Sammy P. Flores
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Robeline, Louisiana
Honored By
G. Holcomb
DRAFTED IN 1943 AND SERVED WITH THE 106TH INFANTRY DIVISION. DURING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE, HIS UNIT WAS CAPTURED AND HE WAS HELD A PRISONER OF WAR FOR 8 MONTHS AT LUCKENWALDE. LIBERATED BY THE RUSSIAN ARMY, HE WAS AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR.