World War II Soldiers

Private First Class Hester Morris Lunsford

Branch

Army

Service Dates

7 Dec 1942-14 Mar 1949

Battles, Location, Stationed

Germany and France

Infantry

103rd Infantry Cactus Division

Medals:

Oakleaf Cluster to Purple Heart, European Theater of Operations Ribbon 2 Battle Stars, Good Conduct, Combat Infantryman’s Badge

Private First Class Lindsey Martin Lunsford

Branch

Army

Service Dates

7 Jan 1942-6 Aug 1945

Battles, Location, Stationed

Under General Mark W. Clark’s Fifth Army drive torward PO Valley, Italy, he bridged streams, neutralized mines, constructed and maintained road in Ireland, England, Northern Africa, and Italy. He fought at Mt. Porchia, Naples, Foggia, Tunisian, Rome, N Apennines, PO Valley.

Infantry

16th Armored Engineer Battalion, Veteran Unit of Lieutenant General Mark W. Clark’s Fifth Army

Medals:

EAME Campaign Medial, 5 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal

Thad Hill

Branch

Army

Service Dates

15 Sept 1942-19 Dec 1945

Battles, Location, Stationed

New Guinea, Southern Philipines Liberation GO 105 WD 45 decorations and citations

Infantry

HQ Co 33rd Battalion, 155th Infantry

Medals:

American Service-Asiatic Pacific service medal with 2 bronze stars and one bronze service arrowhead. Philippine Liberation ribbon with one bronze start. Good Conduct medal AR 600-68, WWII Victory Medal, The Bronze Star Medal, Sharpshooter badge with Carbine Bar, Marksman badge with Rife bar.