World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Van T. Barfoot
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Cartnage, Mississippi
Honored By
Van T. Barfoot
Entered combat with 45th Infantry Division at Sicily, Italy. Fought through Italy, Salerno, Venafro, Anzio. Landed Southern France, was withdrawn from combat at Bains-les-Bains France. Awarded Medal of Honor for action in Anzio, Italy.