- Branch of Service
- Army
- Rank
- Sergeant
- Unit
- 728th Amphibian Tractor Battalion
- Conflict / Era
- World War II
- Years of Service
- 1942 – 1945
- Date of Birth
- 01/15/1918
- Date of Death
- 12/13/1994
- Hometown
- Paris, OH
- Awards & Decorations
- Army Good Conduct Medal; American Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 2 campaign stars and 1 bronze arrowhead; World War II Victory Medal ; Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star
- Burial Location
- Washington Twp: Byhalia
- Monument Paver
- Yes — Section C
- Overseas Service
- Philippine Islands; Japan
- Township (entering service)
- Paris
- Township (current / at death)
- Paris
- Church
- Catholic
- School
- Marysville High School
- Record Authenticated
- No
Biography
Overseas service: Philippine Islands; Japan. Church: Catholic. School: Marysville High School. Serial #35290923; inducted on 03/24/1942 from Fort Hayes, Columbus, Ohio; 1 year, 4 months, and 9 days of foreign service; served in battles in the southern Philipines and Ryukyus; honorable discharge on 12/25/1945 from Camp Atterbury, Indiana
Source: Certificate of Honorable Discharge, Union Co. Recorder's Office Vol. 4, p. 152; Veteran data form, photograph and DD-214 submitted by John T. Wolford (brother)