World War II Honoree

Jesus 'Jess' R. Echavarria

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Santa Paula, California

Honored By

Rick Bestle

Relationship

Son-in-law

34TH DIVISION, 135TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, COMPANY B; TECHNICAL SERGEANT. IN NORTH AFRICA AND ITALY; BATTLES AT ANZIO AND CASSINO. RECEIVED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, SHARPSHOOTER MEDAL, PRESIDENTIAL CITATION, PURPLE HEART, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE, OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE OF DUTY CITATION. OFFERED BATTLEFIELD COMMISSION AS 2ND LIEUTENANT