World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Thomas Eugene Emery
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Melissa Emery Gillo
Relationship
Daughter
75th infantry, European theatre, entered March 1943. Fought in Normandy D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge (Ardennes Battle in Germany). Has specialized training, considered first of rangers. Received the Purple Heart, 3 bronze stars, combat infantryman badge. Out in 1946.