January 10, 1920 – March 4, 2015

Philip Lee

Personal Information

Birthplace: Ashland, Nebraska

Service Information

Branch of Service: Army

Unit: Company F, 275th Infantry Regiment

Theater of Operation: European

Enlisted / Commissioned: Aug 29, 1944

Discharged: Jul 3, 1946

Highest Rank: PFC

Military Honors: Good Conduct Medal, Army of Occupation Medal - Germany, European African Middle Eastern Theater Medal

Honored By: Bethanie R. (Lee) HyattGalen W. LeeMelvin R. Lee

Biography

Philip was inducted into service on August 29, 1944 in Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. His specialty occupation was Truck Driver Light 345. He later became a bodyguard to General Eisenhower.

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