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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Jack J. Childers

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Bakersfield, California

Honored By

Marine Veteran

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Served with the 101st Airborne from 1943 to 1945 in Ardennes, Rhineland and central Europe. Served In the invasion of Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge in France as a 5-caliber machine gunner and driver. Drove army trucks hauling ammunition, supplies and personnel under enemy gunfire and also flew gliders. Awarded 2 Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star and a Good Conduct medal.