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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Loyd Oakes

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Joppa, Illinois

Honored By

Rebecca Oakes Cripe

Relationship

Niece

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENLISTED APRIL 28, 1941, EAST ST. LOUIS, ILLINOIS. SERVED IN 131ST INFANTRY DIVISION, HEAVY MACHINE GUNNER, GUADALCANAL, NORTHERN SOLOMON. AWARDED COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, GOOD CONDUCT RIBBON, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE RIBBON, ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATRE RIBBON WITH 2 BATTLE STARS, FOUR OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS. DISCHARGED JUNE 9, 1945.