World War II Honoree

James W. Birdwell

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Progreso, Texas

Honored By

Ms. Norma Birdwell

Relationship

Wife

SERVED IN THE BATTLE OF THE ARDENNES, BATTLE OF RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. AWARDED THE AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 3 BRONZE STARS, THE AIR MEDAL WITH 1 OAK LEAF CLUSTER, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. INDUCTED JANUARY 1944; HONORABLY DISCHARGED FEBRUARY 6, 1946.