sgt don ely
biography
Ely, from Cornell, IL, served in the Army with the 148th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division during World War II. He took part in the Pacific Campaigns of the Philippines, Luzon Liberations, and the Northern Solomons.
decorations
Pins: 148th Infantry Regiment Unit Crest
Badges: Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Badge with Rifle Clasp
Medals-Left Breast (L-R): Bronze Star Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal
Middle Row (L-R): American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal
Bottom Row (L-R): Army of Occupation Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal, Philippine Independence Medal
Right Breast (L-R): Army Meritorious Unit Commendation, Philippine Presidential Unit Citation
Patches: 37th Infantry Division Patch
Stripes: Overseas Service Bars (3)
