Pfc. James H. Plaster, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Plaster.  Entered the Army in June, 1942, trained in Camp Rucker, Ala., Tennessee, Camp Horn, Ariz., Camp San Luis Obispo, Camp Beale, Cal.; served in Hawaii, Guadalcanal, Angaur, Peleliu, New Caledonia, Lewte and Japan, where he is now on duty.  Awarded Good Conduct Ribbon, Combat Inf. Badge, Asiatic Pacific Ribbon.