World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Creath O. Battles
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Smithville, Texas
Honored By
Ms. Hazel Battles
Relationship
Wife
Joined U.S. Army at age 16 in 1940. Served in France and Germany in 693rd Field Artillery Battalion. In reserves 1945 to 1947. Joined U.S. Air Force in 1947. Served 3 years in England and 1 year in Korea.