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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

James W. Gleason

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Chicago, Illinois

Honored By

Michael Gleason

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Date of Entry: AUGUST 6, 1942 at Ft. Sheridan, ILLINOIS. Date of Discharge: July 20, 1945 at Ft. Custer, MICHIGAN. Private First Class; COMPANY E, 8th Infantry, 4th DIVISION. MILITARY OCCUPATION SPECIALTY; Rifleman, 745. COMBAT Infantryman, AUGUST 1, 1944. Battles/Campaigns: Normandy, Rhineland and Ardennes. Recipient of Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, Good Conduct Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge, European-African-Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon and Three Bronze Campaign Stars.