James W. Kirby

BRANCH OF SERVICE
U.S. Army

RANK
Private First Class (prior to 1968)

HOMETOWN
Orleans, IN

HONORED BY
Grateful American



World War II Veteran.Entered service on 7 July 1944 at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana. Trained at Camp Fannin, Texas. Served with the 32nd Infantry Division[Red Arrow]126th Infantry Regiment Company B. Wounded on 9 April 1945.Died on 10 April 1945 on Luzon,Philippine Islands along the Villa Verde Trail.