World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James W. Fletcher
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Clay, Kentucky
Honored By
Rita S. Morrison
Relationship
Daughter
DRAFTED IN 1942; COMMISSIONED OFFICER IN 1943. CAPTAIN, COMBAT ENGINEER UNIT COMMANDER, U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS. EUROPE, FOUGHT D-DAY PLUS 2 ON OMAHA BEACH, FRANCE TO BERLIN IN 1ST AND 9TH ARMIES, INCLUDING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. HOSPITALIZED FOR 10 MONTHS AND RECEIVED COMBAT MEDICAL DISCHARGE.