World War II Honoree

James L. Cortez

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

San Diego, California

Honored By

Mr. James Cortez

Relationship

Son

ENTERED SERVICE ON 5/29/44. ASSIGNED TO THE 127TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 32ND DIVISION (RED ARROW DIVISION). DEPARTED TO THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER ON 11/7/44. ARRIVED IN THE PHILIPPINES ON 12/1/44. HIS DIVISION FOUGHT IN SOUTHERN LUZON AND HE PARTICIPATED IN THE BATTLE ALONG VILLA VERDE TRAIL. AFTER THE SURRENDER OF THE JAPANESE, HIS DIVISION PARTICIPATED IN THE THE OCCUPATION OF JAPAN. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AS A 1ST SERGEANT ON 4/23/46.