Download or read book Spartanburg County in World War II (Collectors Ed/ /Eng-Fr-Sp-Sub) written by Anita Price Davis and published by Arcadia Library Editions. This book was released on 2004-09 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spartanburg County gave generously and selflessly to World War II. Local men and women participated in almost every significant engagement, in almost every imaginable capacity, and in every branch of service. Distinguishing themselves with bravery, dignity, and loyalty, county veterans received every commendation, including the Medal of Honor. At Pearl Harbor, Carpenter's Mate Wayne Alman Lewis and Seaman Vernon Russell White died on the USS Arizona and Fire Controlman First Class Hubert Paul Clement died on the USS Oklahoma. Such sacrifices continued from December 7, 1941, through 1945. At home, window banners displayed blue stars for each person who served in the military. Many of the stories of these heroes from Spartanburg County have never before been told.