World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Espiridion Gallegos
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Laredo, Texas
Honored By
Douglas Alford, USN
He was sworn into the military at the military induction center at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas at the age of 26 on 24 November 1942. After basic training and additional advanced training he was assigned to Battery A, 51st Antiaircraft Training Battalion, Camp Gallan, California. He served a total 6 months 22 days before he was discharged at Camp Gallan, California. He received an Honorable Discharge and was transferred back Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio where he was released from duty.