Harold Kimball Toomer
Era | Korean War |
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Branch | U.S. Army |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Military Decorations | Bronze Star Purple Heart Silver Star |
Wall | F |
Wall Side | 3 |
Row | 1 |
Plaque Number | 50 |
World War II - Korea
Combat Infantryman
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Silver Star, Purple Heart, Bronze Star w/1 OLC, Meritorious Unit Commendation w71 OLC, American Campaign, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign, World War I Victory, Army of Occupation w/Japan Clasp, National Defense Service
Harold served as Company Commander at Anzio and in Southern France on the initial boat assaults. His squad came upon a company of 123 German troops which they surrounded and captured after an extensive firefight.
Hero in War, Role Model in Peace
3rd Infantry Division
7th Infantry Regiment