World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Edward C. Gamon
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
New Salem, Pennsylvania
Honored By
A Grateful American
ENTERED THE ARMY JULY 21, 1943. SERVED IN WWII WITH THE 33RD INFANTRY DIVISION (THE PRAIRIE DIVISION), 123RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, 1ST BATTALION, COMPANY C, IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. CAMPAIGNS: NEW GUINEA, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. AWARDS: EXPERT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.