World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Samuel James Ellison
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Houston, Texas
Honored By
Sabrina A. Banks
Relationship
Daughter
HE WAS A PRIVATE FIRST CLASS IN THE U.S. ARMY. HE SAW ACTION IN FOUR MAJOR BATTLES IN (THE PACIFIC) NEW GUINEA WHERE HE WAS WOUNDED IN ACTION. HE EARNED THREE BATTLE STARS AND A PURPLE HEART IN 1944.