Rex Fenner standing beside an older woman beneath a “Pride” sign.

April 13, 1917 – May 12, 1999

Rex Fenner

Personal Information

Birthplace: St Louis, Michigan

Service Information

Branch of Service: Army

Unit: 559FA BN APO 758

Theater of Operation: European

Enlisted / Commissioned: Feb 4, 1943

Discharged: Dec 4, 1946

Highest Rank: Capt.

Military Honors: EAME Campaign Ribbon with 5 stars, American Defense Service Ribbon, American Theatre campaign Ribbon, World War II Victory Ribbon, Army of Occupation Medal - Europe, Air Medal with 4 Oak Leaf clusters

Honored By: Doris Fenner

Biography

Rex Fenner was born in St. Louis Michigan on 4/13/1917. He was in the Army from 1943 until 1946 stationed in the European theatre.

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