World War II Honoree

Elijah G. 'Sonnie' Pree

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Los Angeles, California

Honored By

Mrs. Karen Pree McMurray

Relationship

Daughter

SERVED AS SQUAD LEADER IN THE CALIFORNIA STATE GUARD, COMPANY K, 7TH REGIMENT, 1331ST ENGINEERS GENERAL SERVICE. PATROLLED ALL THOROUGHFARES INCLUDING BRIDGES, ELECTRICAL STEP DOWN STATIONS FROM HOOVER DAM, WATER WORKS AND PURIFICATION AND STORAGE FACILITIES SERVING CALIFORNIA. ALSO PROTECTED AIRCRAFT PLANTS, BUILT BRIDGES, KEPT RECORDS OF EACH MAN IN THE COMPANY AND TRAINED MEN TO BE SOLDIERS.