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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