World War II Honoree

Vernon S. Poindexter

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Roanoke, Virginia

Honored By

Mr. Vernon S. Poindexter

Relationship

Self

Served in North Africa, Italy, France and Germany. Served in 5 major campaigns, European-African-Middle Eastern, Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, East of the Rhine and Central Europe. Saw action in the field between two lines of shell fire, facing the Germans while Americans shelled from the rear. Received five campaign stars and one Silver Campaign Star. Has five medals including Campaign Medals and Army of Occupation Medal with Germany CLASP.