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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Virgil E. Mortland

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Farmer City, Illinois

Honored By

Mr. Daniel L. Mortland

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED IN THE INFANTRY, 3RD DIVISION, 7TH REGIMENT, SERVICE COMPANY. SERVED IN ALGERIA, FRENCH MOROCCO, TUNISIA, SICILY, NAPLES, ROME, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE; 8 BATTLE ENGAGEMENTS, 5 BEACHHEAD LANDINGS, INCLUDING ANZIO. RECEIVED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE, CROIX DE GUERRE WITH PALM, AMERICAN DEFENSE, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN RIBBON WITH 1 SILVER BATTLE STAR, 3 BRONZE BATTLE STARS AND BRONZE SERVICE ARROWHEAD. SERVED FROM AUGUST 28, 1940 TO AUGUST 18, 1945.