World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Caleb Alonzo Pitchford
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Scottsville, Kentucky
Honored By
Phillip Pitchford
Relationship
Nephew
Ordnance, sent to Algeria to demonstrate early forms of rocket powered munitions to the 'free French' under DeGaulle. They were behind the lines in occupied France, operating out of a coffin factory (they slept in them). Sent to Battle of the Bulge, then returned to Le Havre until end of war.