World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Austin Kennie Fortune
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Memphis, Tennessee
Honored By
Phyllis Dunn
Relationship
Niece
SERVED IN 5 MAJOR BATTLES IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER. WOUNDED IN NORTHERN FRANCE IN 1944 WHILE WITH GENERAL PATTON'S THIRD ARMY. RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR AND PURPLE HEART.