World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
James W. Barr, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Killeen, Texas
Honored By
Betty C. Barr
Relationship
Daughter
97th Infantry, 2nd Division. Active in battles at Northern Solomon Islands, Southern Philippines, and Guadalcanal as a motor pool Sergeant. Received 3 bronze stars in Asiatic-Pacific Campaign; 1 bronze star in Philippine Liberation; also in American Defense, Good Conduct, and American Theater Campaign.