World War II Honoree

Ernest Palat

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Freeport, Texas

Honored By

Mrs. Jessie L. Palat

Relationship

Wife

Supervised and directed a crew of 10 men, built roads and bridges in the European Theater with Company C of the 336th Engineer Combat Battalion. Built, fixed Bailey and Treadway Bridge. Received European-African-Middle Eastern Medal with 4 Bronze Stars, Bronze Arrowhead, Good Conduct Medal, Croix De Guerre Medal, WWII Victory Medal.