World War II Honoree

Hilbert N. Cummings

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Batesville, Arkansas

Honored By

Mrs. Bertha M. Cummings

Relationship

Wife

27th Division, 165th Infantry. Performed duty of platoon sergeant with the 165th Infantry Regiment, was in charge of 46 men within platoon. Directed tactical movements of men in combat so as to provide maximum fire power on enemy position and personnel. Was also responsible to see men were properly fed, clothed and armed with serviceable weapons.