World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Earl A. Nagel
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Harvey, Illinois
Honored By
Ms. Laura McKinney
Relationship
Granddaughter
TAKEN PRISONER OF WAR BY THE GERMANS, HE WAS CONSIDERED MISSING IN ACTION FOR SEVERAL MONTHS UNTIL HIS PRISONER OF WAR STATUS WAS LEARNED. LATER ESCAPED IN GERMANY AND REJOINED OTHER AMERICAN TROOPS. AWARDED A PURPLE HEART.