ohn F. Pate was inducted Feb 13, 1945 and separated Nov 1, 1945 with an Honorable discharge achieving the rank of Corporal. He served in the European Theater with the 8th Armored Division and the 35th Infantry Division. He was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star, EAME theater ribbon with 3 stars and a good conduct medal. He fought in the Rhineland, Central Europe and the Ardeenes. His MOS was heavy machine gunner 605.