Clarksburg Ohio World War II Veteran Spotlight: Harold K. Garrison
S/SGT Harold K. Garrison served in the U.S. Army as a Survey Instrument Expert and Cook as part of the famed 32nd Infantry Division, 120th Field Artillery Battalion., HQ Battery. Garrison served in the Pacific Theater and participated in the following campaigns -- New Guinea, Saadore and the Netherlands East Indies.
During World War II, he worked directly with 32nd infantry units as a Forward Artillery Observer to survey Japanese locations for a 105MM Howitzer Battalion. Unfortunately, Garrison was stricken with Malaria during this service and therefore served the remainder of his service in KP.
Back in Clarksburg Ohio, Garrison owned a gas station and served the citizens for many years as a Deerfield Township Trustee.
Back in Clarksburg Ohio, Garrison owned a gas station and served the citizens for many years as a Deerfield Township Trustee.
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My Father also served in the 32nd 'Red Arrow' Division, 128th Infantry Regiment, Cannon Company. He fought on Leyte, Luzon and most importantly, the Villa Verde Trail where he received the Bronze Star. He is now 83 years old and in good health. A short interview and recent images with my Dad may be viewed at the link below.
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Matthew, That's an excellent story. Thanks for your comments. It's amazing what your father went through and also got malaria as Harold did. It must have been terrible on the islands. Thanks again for sharing!
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