World War II Honoree

Ralph R. C. Hamilton

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Marion, Kentucky

Honored By

Robin Hamilton Folks

Relationship

Daughter

SERVED WITH 83RD INFANTRY DIVISION, HOLLAND, LUXEMBOURG AND GERMANY. CAPTURED AT ELBE RIVER. WOUNDED AND RECEIVED PURPLE HEART. AWARDED BRONZE STAR, POW MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH 3 BATTLE STARS, WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND ARMY OF OCCUPATION MEDAL.