World War II Honoree

Harold R. Bell

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Akron, Ohio

Honored By

Lynn Bell

Relationship

Daughter

HE SERVED IN THE 80TH DIVISION, 319TH INFANTRY, COMPANY L. RECEIVED A PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN THEATER SERVICE MEDAL AND THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN SERVICE MEDAL WITH 4 BRONZE STARS. PRIVATE 1ST CLASS. HE SERVED IN THE 3RD ARMY UNDER GENERAL PATTON. HIS MILITARY SPECIALTY WAS RIFLEMAN 745. HE WAS IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE AND SERVED IN NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND, ARDENNES AND CENTRAL EUROPE. SERVED JUNE 30, 1942 TO OCTOBER 28, 1945.