World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Elbert C. Costner
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Shelby, North Carolina
Honored By
Mr. Steve Costner
Relationship
Son
MEMBER OF 9TH INFANTRY DIVISION, COMPANY E, 47TH INFANTRY. SAW ACTION IN THE INVASION OF NORMANDY. WOUNDED TWICE NEAR CHERBOURG. ALSO, AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR AND PURPLE HEART WITH OAK LEAF Cluster.