World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Milford O. Pointer
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
New Haven, Missouri
Honored By
Ms. Linda Pecaut
Relationship
Daughter
Technician 5th Grade, 207th Engineer Combat Battalion. Awarded Bronze Star Medal for heroic achievement in Belgium December 24, 1944. At great risk to himself, manned a 50 caliber machine gun and engaged the enemy to enable his squad to pass through hostile lines to safety.