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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

James V. Covington

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Dillon, South Carolina

Honored By

Mr. & Mrs. James V. Covington

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Activity During WWII

SERVED IN BELGIUM, FRANCE AND GERMANY. COMBAT FROM AUGUST 1944 TO DECEMBER 11, 1944 IN GERMANY AND WOUNDED. ATTACHED TO THE 5TH ARMORED INFANTRY DIVISION, 15TH ARMORED INFANTRY BATTALION. HE SPENT 8 1/2 WEEKS IN HOSPITAL FOR FACIAL INJURY. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 2 BRONZE SERVICE STARS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL.