World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Roger E. Elson
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Ashland, Ohio
Honored By
Heyl Funeral Home
MEMBER OF THE 504TH ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY BATTALION IN THE PACIFIC THEATER; IN HAWAII AND THE PHILIPPINES AS GUN CREWMAN. RECEIVED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER RIBBON WITH 1 BRONZE STAR, THE AMERICAN THEATER RIBBON, THE PURPLE HEART AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.