My information on Cecil T Daniel is that he was a Captain in H&S Company of the 187th Engineer Combat Battalion. He wore several hats during his time in Europe. He was a valuable soldier to the men of the 187th ECB.

Cecil T Daniel VETERAN

BIRTH 5 Jul 1907

DEATH4 Feb 1962 (aged 54) Too young

BURIAL Andalusia Memorial Cemetery

Andalusia, Covington County, Alabama, USA

Cecil Toliver Daniel's Story

Army, Headquarters 187th Engineer Combat Battalion General Orders No. 8 APO 350, C/o PM, NY, NY, 29 May 1943. Award of the Purple Heart: By direction of the President and under the provisions of AR 600-45 22 Sep 1943, as amended and Cir 32 Hq ETOUSA 20 Sep 1944, the Purple Heart is awarded to the following Officer for wounds received in action on 7 Apr 1945 in Germany: Captain CECIL T. DANIEL, 0 255 453, CE. (Ribbon and Medal not available for issue. By order of Lieutenant Colonel Pierce: James S. Abney 1st. Lt., CE Adjutant.

Unfortunately, I could not find more on Cecil T. Daniel at this time. But he did a great job Leading the men of the 187th ECB.

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