World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Cecil Leonard Hackney
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Indianapolis, Indiana
Honored By
Allen Hackney
Relationship
Son
Active Duty from 1942 - 1945. Served in Patton's 2nd Armor Division (Hell on Wheels) 1943 - 1945. Served in 5 Major Campaigns: Africa, Italy, D-Day, Europe and Germany. Received 2 Purple Hearts, Theater Ribbon with 6 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Crue De Guerre Medal and Victory Medal WWII.