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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Edward E. Dakan

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Maryville, Missouri

Honored By

Susan L. Dakan

Relationship

Great Niece

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

DRAFTED OCTOBER 1942. SERVED IN THE 96TH INFANTRY DIVISION. INVASIONS IN PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS: LEYTE, PHILIPPINES 1944 AND OKINAWA, JAPAN 1945. THE 96TH INFANTRY DIVISION AWARDED PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION FOR HEROIC SERVICE DURING THE BATTLE OF OKINAWA.