World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Daniel L. Piper
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Springfield, Illinois
Honored By
Ms. Pamela (Piper) Miller
Relationship
Daughter
WAS AWARDED TWO BRONZE STARS FOR CAMPAIGNS IN NORTH SOLOMON ISLANDS AND BOUGAINVILLE, REMAINING AT HIS RADIO POST 9 MILES AHEAD OF THE FRONT LINE, UNTIL HIS RELAYED MESSAGES BROUGHT NAVAL AIR FORCE THAT RESCUED HIS PATROL AND CAUSED THE ENEMY TO WITHDRAW.