James Renard

Personal Information

Birthplace: Leavenworth, KS

Service Information

Branch of Service: Army

Unit: 6th Engineer Bn. Co. C

Theater of Operation: Pacific

Enlisted / Commissioned: Feb 27, 1941

Discharged: Oct 1, 1945

Highest Rank: Tech 5th Grade

Military Honors: Good Conduct Medal G0 6th Hq 6th Engr Nd 45, Bronze Star Medal Go 119 Hq Inf. Div. 45, American defense service Medal, Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star Go 25 Hq USAFFE

Honored By: The Renard Family

Biography

James served in the Army from February 1941 to October 1945. His occupational specialty was Machine Operator – Exp Rifle M1 Drivers Badge. He served with honor and duty to country.

Citation: “Disregarding all danger, Private Renard worked steadily and efficiently, contributing much to the building of the road. Private Renard’s devotion to duty reflects high credit upon himself and the military service.”