World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Samuel Gomez
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
San Benito, Texas
Honored By
A Grateful American
ENTERED THE ARMY AUGUST 15, 1944. SERVED IN WWII WITH THE 33RD INFANTRY DIVISION (THE PRAIRIE DIVISION), 123RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, 1ST BATTALION, COMPANY B, IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. CAMPAIGN: PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. AWARDS: COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE.