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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

James H. Watlington

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Danville, Virginia

Honored By

Ms. Lois M. Watlington

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED WITH THE 745TH TANK BATTALION, 1ST ARMORED DIVISION. INDUCTED INTO SERVICE FEBRUARY 1941 FROM VIRGINIA NATIONAL GUARD. HE WAS IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE ON D-DAY AND OTHER FOLLOWING BATTLES UNTIL END OF WAR. AWARDED THE SILVER STAR. RETURNED HOME OCTOBER 1945. HONORABLE DISCHARGE JANUARY 1946.