World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Cletus Ralph Pinkham
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Benton, Illinois
Honored By
Mike & Sharon Williams
Relationship
Son-in-law & Daughter
DRAFTED MAY 21, 1943. SERVED IN 3 BATTLES IN ITALY AS RIFLEMAN, 745 WITH COMPANY G, 351st INFANTRY REGIMENT, 88TH DIVISION. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART AFTER BEING WOUNDED IN ACTION OCTOBER 9, 1944. ALSO RECEIVED THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER RIBBON AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED OCTOBER 28, 1945.