World War II Honoree

Ira D. Cravens

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Williamsville, Illinois

Honored By

Ms. Cynthia Wilson

Relationship

Daughter

Served in the 3rd Armored Field Artillery Battalion. Participated in the Battle of the Bulge and the Rottenburg Bridge over the Rhine River. Received the Purple Heart, Silver Star and Oak Leaf Cluster. In charge of several groups of soldiers behind enemy lines. Became disabled due to the war effort, spent a year in France; Illinois after the war.