World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James Eldon 'Pete' Patton
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
East Bernstadt, Kentucky
Honored By
John Eldon David Patton
Relationship
Grandson
BATTERY B, 198TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION, STAFF SERGEANT, GUN CREWMAN MEDIUM ARTILLERY. INDUCTION: 9 APRIL 1941, FORT THOMAS, KENTUCKY; SEPARATION: 12 OCTOBER 1945, SEPARATION CENTER CAMP, ATTERBURY, INDIANA. BATTLES/CAMPAIGNS: SOUTHERN PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, RYUKYUS. DECORATIONS: ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER RIBBON WITH 2 BRONZE STARS, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL WITH 1 BRONZE STAR, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 1 BRONZE STAR, GOOD CONDUCT RIBBON.