World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Gilbert O. Heaberlin
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Longview, Texas
Honored By
Mrs. Lawanda P. Heaberlin
Relationship
Wife
CAPTAIN IN THE PACIFIC THEATER, 1942-1945, WITH THE 24TH DIVISION, 34TH INFANTRY. CAPOOCAN, LEYTE, PHILIPPINES. PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 3 BRONZE SERVICE STARS, DISTINGUISHED UNIT CITATION BADGE WITH 1 OAK LEAF CLUSTER, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 3 BRONZE SERVICE STARS, PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR AND SILVER STAR.