World War II Honoree

Jackson Thames Gandy, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Honored By

Thomas Clark

Relationship

Grandson

He served in the 323rd infantry regiment in the Southern Philippine Islands and Western Pacific from 8 July 1944 to 16 November 1945. He was awarded the following medals: American Theater of Operations Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, and WWII Victory Medal.