World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Sam C. Austin
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Newport, Tennessee
Honored By
Chris L. Austin
Relationship
Nephew
SERVED IN THE PACIFIC CAMPAIGN. 1488TH ENGINEER MAIN COMPANY. NEW GUINEA, SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES, LUZON. AWARDS: AMERICAN THEATER RIBBON, ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER RIBBON WITH 3 BRONZE BATTLE STARS, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 1 BRONZE BATTLE STAR, WWII VICTORY RIBBON, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.