World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Sam Athas
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Dallas, Texas
Honored By
A Fellow Vet
He served with a Medical Detachment of the 115th Infantry, which was with the 1st and 29th Divisions in campaigns during the liberation of Europe, where he earned the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star for his sacrifices and personal valor.