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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Ruby Jim Polk

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Puckett, Mississippi

Honored By

Jimmy K. Polk

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS IN NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND, ARDENNES AND CENTRAL EUROPE. DECORATIONS AND CITATIONS: PURPLE HEART WITH 1 OAK LEAF CLUSTER, 7TH ARMORED DIVISION GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL. HE WAS A TANK GUN CREWMAN IN THE 434TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION, BATTERY B, 7TH ARMORED DIVISION. SERVED FROM FEBRUARY 5, 1942 TO SEPTEMBER 21, 1945. HONORABLY DISCHARGED. HIGHEST ATTAINED RANK WAS PRIVATE 1ST CLASS. SERVICE NUMBER 34138668.