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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Herbert Auton

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Hickory, North Carolina

Honored By

Atlas Auton

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS, SERVED AS A CANNONEER IN THE 123RD INFANTRY IN NUMEROUS CAMPAIGNS IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS AGAINST THE IMPERIAL JAPANESE ARMY. AMONG THE MANY ASSIGNMENTS INCLUDE THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS AND NEW GUINEA. LENGTH OF SERVICE: 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS, 11 DAYS. HIGHEST AWARD WAS A BRONZE STAR.