World War II Honoree

Buell W. Gifford

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Atlanta, Georgia

Honored By

Mrs. Sandra K. Gifford

MY FATHER WAS IN THE FRONT LINE INFANTRY DURING THE FIGHTING IN THE PHILIPPINES, OKINAWA AND LEYTE ISLANDS. HE RECEIVED THE SILVER AND BRONZE STARS. HE SERVED FROM 1942 TO 1946. HE WAS ONE OF TWO SOLDIERS, OUT OF A COMPANY OF 156 MEN, WHO WERE NOT WOUNDED OR KILLED IN COMBAT. PLATOON SERGEANT.