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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

James Russel 'Jim' Wallen

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Wetumka, Oklahoma

Honored By

Robert S. Cox

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENTERED MILITARY SERVICE ON MARCH 8, 1945. SERVED OVERSEAS IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER, IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, WITH THE 42ND ENGINEER CONSTRUCTION BATTALION. AWARDED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. ALSO AWARDED THE PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL FOR SERVICE IN THE LIBERATION OF THE PHILIPPINES. HONORABLY DISCHARGED ON DECEMBER 26, 1946 AND ISSUED THE HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON.