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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Val A. Henson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

New Liberty, Illinois

Honored By

A Grateful American

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Activity During WWII

ENTERED THE ARMY APRIL 18, 1941. SERVED IN WWII WITH THE 33RD INFANTRY DIVISION (THE PRAIRIE DIVISION), 123RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, 1ST BATTALION, COMPANY B, IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. CAMPAIGNS: NEW GUINEA, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. AWARDS: COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, PURPLE HEART.