World War II Honoree

Louie Pearl Peyton

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Huntington, West Virginia

Honored By

Tamara Jacobs and Lee Brooks

Relationship

Granddaughter and Daughter

86th Mountain Infantry, 10th Mountain Division. He was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service in combat during the period 19 February 1945 to 2 May 1945, in the Apennine Mountains and Po Valley, Italy. As a machine gunner he remained at his post in spite of the most avid enemy fire and many moves over treacherously rugged terrain.