World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
James R. Atterbury
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Payne County, Oklahoma
Honored By
Robert S. Cox
TECHNICIAN FIFTH GRADE ATTERBURY SERVED OVERSEAS DURING THE WAR AND DIED OF WOUNDS SUSTAINED DURING COMBAT OPERATIONS. POSTHUMOUSLY AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.