World War II Honoree

Ernest B. Grantland

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Colbert, Oklahoma

Honored By

Ms. Clair Grantland

Relationship

Wife

Entered active service on February 12, 1941, attended Basic Training. Served in New Guinea, Luzon, Bismarck-Archipelago with the 158th Infantry Regiment as a Cook and Baker. Received a Purple Heart, the Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Ribbon and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star. Wounded on January 12, 1945 in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations. Separated on August 25, 1945.