Dekalb County AlArchives Military Records.....Driskill, Herman C. August 1, 1945
ww2 823rd Tank Destroyer Batallion
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Military Discharge
Army of the United States

This is to certify that Herman C. Driskill 34 265 195 Private First Class, Co. 
B 823rd Tank Destroyer Battalion is hereby Honorably Discharged from the 
military service of the United States of America. This certificate is awarded 
as a testimonial of Honest and Faithful Service to this country.

Given at: Separation Center, Fort McPherson, Georgia
Date: 1 August 1945

Name: Driskill Herman C.
Grade: Pfc
Army of Service: FA
Component: AUS
Organization: Co B 823rd Tank Destroyer Battalion
Date of Separation: 1 Aug 45
Place of Separation: Separation Center, Fort McPherson, Georgia
Permanent Address: Rt. 4, Fort Payne, Ala
Date of Birth: 31 May 11
Place of Birth: Dawson, Ala
Color of Eyes: Gray
Color of Hair: Black
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 165
No. of Dependents: 0
Race: White
Marital Status: Single
US Citizen: Yes
Civilian Occupation: Farm Hand General 3-16.10
Date of Induction: 18 Mar 42
Date of Entry into Active Service: 18 Mar 42
Place of Entry into Service: Fort McPherson, Georgia 
Registered: Yes
Local S.S. Board No.: 1
County and State: De Kalb, Ala
Home Address at Time of Entry into Service: Dawson, Ala
Military Occupational Specialty and No.: Truck Driver Heavy 931
Military Qualification: Exp-TSMG, Exp-MG
Battles and Campaigns: Naples Foggia GO 33 WD 45, Ardennes GO 40 WD 45, Rome 
Arno GO 40 WD 45, Central Europe Go 46 WD 45, Southern France GO 45 WD 45, 
Rhineland GO 40 WD 45
Decorations and Citations: European African Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon with 
1 Silver Star & 1 Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal GO 5 Hq 69th Ard FA Bn 43 
Wounds Received in Action: None
Total Length of Service (Continental): 1 year, 7 months, 15 days
Total Length of Service (Foreign): 1 year, 8 months, 29 days
Date of Departure: 21 Aug 43
Destination: European Theatre
Date of Arrival: 2 Sep 43
Date of Departure (for US): 25 Apr 45
Date of Arrival (US): 20 May 45
Prior Service: None
Reason and Authority for Separation: Convenience of the Government RRI-1 AR 
615-365 15 Dec 44
Service Schools Attended: None
Education (Grammar): 8
Education (High School): 3
Education (College): 0


Additional Comments:
Herman also served in the 69th Field Arty. He was in Africa and Italy with the 
69th. Before the Battle of the Bulge, Herman was transferred to the 823rd in 
western Europe. Herman lived in Dawson up until his marriage in 1951 to Willie 
Mae Chambers. They resided in the Kilpatrick Community for the remainder of 
their lives. Herman C. Driskill (1911-1996); Willie Mae Driskill (1917-1997)

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