Huston Stinson

These awards are based on the information below and per applicable DoD Directives and Awards Manuals:
Purple Heart Awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Forces, after April 5, 1917, has been wounded, killed, or who has died or may hereafter die of wounds received in action against an enemy of the United States.
American Campaign Service Medal Awarded for military service within the American Theater between December 7, 1941 and March 2, 1946.
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal Awarded for military service with the Asiatic-Pacific Theater between December 7, 1941 and March 2, 1946.
World War II Victory Medal Awarded for military service between December 7, 1941 and December 31, 1946, both dates inclusive.

Documents, Forms and Resources Found:
Yes Alabama Newspaper Obit, Notice, or Report
Yes Application For Headstone or Marker, OQMG Form 623
No  Eyewitness Statement or Report
No  Grave Marker Photo(s), Find A Grave
Yes National Archives Database, Enlistment Records
Yes Photo of veteran, Find A Grave
Yes Unit Statement, Report or History, Wikipedia Battle of Dutch Harbor
Yes WWII Draft Card Data

WWII Draft Card Data
Name: Huston Stinson
Race: White  -  Age: 21  -  Relationship to Draftee: Self
Birth Date: May 31, 1919  -  Birth Place: Butler, Alabama
Residence Place: Butler Springs, Wilcox County, Alabama
Registration Date: October 16, 1940  -  Registration Place: Butler Springs, Wilcox County
Employer: None
Weight: Not Listed  -  Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue  -  Hair Color: Blonde  -  Height: 6' 0"
Next of Kin: Annie Stinson
Members of Household: Huston Stinson, Self
Annie Stinson, Mother


Note 1: The death location, "Dutch Harbor, Aleutian Islands" is based on the best information available at this time. This location was estimated based on:

A. The Find A Grave website data indicates his death location was Dutch Harbor, Aleutians West Census Area, Alaska.

B. The location of his unit, the 151st Engineers, was stationed at Dutch Harbor during June 1942.

C. A local newspaper, in 1942, included a photo of PVT Stinson and reported that "...Huston Stinson, is reported lost in action. He was with the armed forces at Dutch Harbor...".

Anyone with a more specific location is welcomed and encouraged to submit an email to: ww2updates@withmilitaryhonors.com.

The following information on this casualty is sourced from The National Archives Database:
 Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, ca. 1938 - 1946 (Enlistment Records) - See Note 2

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