World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James P. Gentry
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Roosevelt County, New Mexico
Honored By
Jesse R. Beck
SERVED FROM NOVEMBER 20, 1942 TO NOVEMBER 26, 1945. SAILED OVERSEAS ON AUGUST 23, 1943; SPENT 25 MONTHS IN THE PACIFIC. FOUGHT IN BATTLES OF NEW GUINEA, BISMARCK AND LUZON WITH THE 3RD ARMY.