Jimmie Lillard enlisted in the Army Feb. 17, 1941 and achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant in May 1943. He was sent overseas to France in May of 1944. He was wounded in August of 1944 and rejoined his company in October of that year. He was awarded a Purple Heart for gallantry in action at that time. He returned to action and was killed on November 14, 1944 and was awarded another Purple Heart.
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