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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Cecil Snowden Greenwood

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Fort Payne, Alabama

Honored By

Pearl Thomas

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

He was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in the 483rd Aircraft Battalion where he operated a 40 mm anti-aircraft gun. His main objective was to protect airports from enemy bombers. He was involved on the battles of Iwo Jima and Ulithi Islands, and was stationed at Pearl Harbor. He guarded airports on Iwo Jima until the war ended on September 2, 1945. Served for 34 months and 10 days.