Isn't It About Time? WWII soldier from western NY OK'd for posthumous medals.

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 20:40:14 -0400

By The Associated Press | Updated 9h ago

Photo: Gowanda Central School District via AP

GOWANDA, N.Y. — Military officials say medals have been posthumously authorized for a soldier from western New York who died while a prisoner of the Japanese during World War II.

Army officials notified Barbara Hutchinson of Gowanda last month that her cousin, Pvt. Carroll Heath, was entitled to nine decorations, including the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Prisoner of War Medal.

Heath enlisted in the Army after graduating from Gowanda High School in 1940. He was sent to the Philippines, where the Army says he died in late 1942 while a prisoner of the Japanese. His burial place is unknown.

More info emerges on WWII soldier left off hometown memorial

http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/2015/06/05/world-war-two-soldier-left-off-hometown-memorial-carroll-heath-pacific/28525151/

More info emerges on WWII soldier left off hometown memorial

Background emerges about the life of a missing soldier who was essentially forgotten by his hometown and was lost during the chaotic early stages of the fighting in the Pacific during WWII.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Aug 7 at 2015 8:41 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Fri, 07 Aug 2015 20:41:56 -0400

Yes that is great news SGT Private RallyPoint Member. Well over-due.