World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Willie Austin
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Russellville, Arkansas
Honored By
Jesse Lou Austin
Relationship
Wife
HE PROUDLY SERVED IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC AS A MEMBER OF THE 188TH GLIDER INFANTRY. HE EARNED THE EXPERT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH ONE STAR, AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.