World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Earl Odal
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
Gail & Allan Smith
Relationship
Nephew & Niece-in-law
On active duty from February 4, 1941 to January 12, 1946. Entered as a 2nd Lieutenant in 1941 and left as a 1st Lieutenant in 1946. Was in the 132nd Infantry Division, Illinois National Guard, which he joined in 1935 while still in high school. Was stationed in New Caledonia and participated in Guadalcanal campaign.