World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James A. Patterson
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Fresno, California
Honored By
Cathy Vaupel
Relationship
Daughter
Army Infantry. Received Silver Star Medal for Valor with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Legion of Merit, Combat Infantryman Badge, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with five Campaign Stars (European Theater of Operations).