World War II Honoree

Eddie Durham

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Shelby, Mississippi

Honored By

Gytone Glover

Relationship

Daughter

Truck Driver LT 345 - 3468th Quartermaster Truck Company. He drove a 2 1/2-ton truck to transport personnel and equipment, checked lights, brakes, and other operating parts, serviced, cleaned, and lubricated the vehicle using driver's tools, accomplished standard report forms, knew civilian and military traffic regulations, drove in convoys and blackouts, and read maps and overlays. Campaigns - Rome-Arno, North Apennines, Po Valley. Awards - European-African-Middle Eastern, Good Conduct, World War II Victory.