Plymouth County

 

S/Sgt. Lloyd McGruder

 

 

 

S. SGT. L. McGRUDER GIVEN MEDALS FOR GOOD WAR RECORD

S/Sgt. Lloyd McGruder, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil McGruder of this city, was recently honored by his commanding officer for his splendid war record.

Mr. and Mrs. McGruder have received the following letter from Jack C. Betson, commanding officer of the 863rd Engineers aviation battalion:
“Because your son has demonstrated in this theater of operations that he possesses an unlimited amount of ability, co-operation and loyalty, am taking this means of commending him for meritorious service which he is now giving his country.
Your son has just been awarded the good conduct medal, the Philippine liberation medal, with one bronze star and the Asiatic Pacific ribbon with two bronze stars.
All the medals in the world could never repay him for the devotion to duty he has show in helping win back the islands needed to bring the enemy to their knees.
Our unit has been in the midst of the great movements which are determining the outcome of this war for freedom, and your son has been no small factor in this stellar performance of duty. I can assure you that your son has won the admiration and respect of all his fellow comrades in arms.”

Source: The Globe-Post, LeMars IA, May 3, 1945