World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Emmett E. Powers
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Newport, Tennessee
Honored By
Mercedes M. Powers
Relationship
Wife
FOUGHT IN THE PACIFIC FROM 1942 TO 1945 WITH THE 37TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 148TH INFANTRY REGIMENT. LEAD SCOUT. SILVER STAR, BRONZE STAR AND THE PURPLE HEART WITH 2 GOLD OAK LEAF CLUSTERS.