World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Billie Buchanan Garrett
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
McKenzie, Tennessee
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
He served as a tank gun operator and saw battle in Western Europe in the 1st Army, 2nd Tank Battalion, 9th Armored Division. His unit received military honors for its service at the Battle of the Bulge and for the capture of the bridge at Remagen, where his unit was awarded a Presidential Citation from President Roosevelt.