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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Orville A. Colby

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Danville, Illinois

Honored By

A Grateful American

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED IN WWII WITH THE 33RD INFANTRY DIVISION (THE PRAIRIE DIVISION), 123RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, 1ST BATTALION, COMPANY D, IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. KILLED IN ACTION JANUARY 13, 1945. CAMPAIGNS: NEW GUINEA, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. AWARDS: EXPERT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, SILVER STAR MEDAL, PURPLE HEART MEDAL.