World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Cecil C. Helena
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Honored By
Marshall Helena
Relationship
Son
SERVED IN SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER. COMPANY COMMANDER, 2ND ENGINEER SPECIAL BRIGADE, AUSTRALIA AND NEW GUINEA. COMMANDER OF G COMPANY, 1ST INFANTRY REGIMENT, 6TH INFANTRY DIVISION, AT INVASION OF LUZON AND SUBSEQUENT CAMPAIGNS. RECEIVED BRONZE STAR WITH V DEVICE AND PURPLE HEART.