Zade Patterson, born January 15, 1915. Enlisted in the service in May 1941 and served with 5th Armd. Type of service: Rifle (Expert), TSMG (Expert) and Carbine (Sharpshooter). Countries served in were European Theater. Battles near Paris, France. Discharged in April 1945 with rank of technical sergeant.
Battle in which participated: Battle activities in 1944. Technical sergeant, Co. C, 47th Armd. Inf. Bn. Awarded Good Conduct Medal, EAME Ribbon and American Defense Medal.
Zade passed away July 9, 1985. He was the son of Bud and Menervia Patterson. Married Louise (Reed) Patterson and had one son, Reed Patterson. Submitted by Mrs. Zade Patterson.