World War II Honoree

Merlin Royal Purks

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Westbranch, Michigan

Honored By

Heighter L. Purks

Relationship

Brother

TECHNICIAN 5TH GRADE. SERVED WITH THE 3RD SIGNAL COMPANY, 3RD DIVISION FOR 12 MONTHS IN THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER OF OPERATIONS. AWARDED THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER RIBBON WITH ONE BRONZE STAR AND VICTORY MEDAL WWII. FOREIGN SERVICE 11 MONTHS AND 27 DAYS. SERVED DECEMBER 17, 1942 TO APRIL 20, 1946.