World War II Honoree

Jose E. Gonzales

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Sante Fe, New Mexico

Honored By

Michael R. Gonzales

Relationship

Son

SERVED AS A MEDICAL AIDE IN THE 315TH MEDICAL DETACHMENT, 357TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 90TH INFANTRY DIVISION IN EUROPE. PARTICIPATED IN FIVE CAMPAIGNS, INCLUDING THE NORMANDY LANDING ON JUNE 6, 1944 AT UTAH BEACH AND THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. AWARDED BRONZE STAR MEDAL, MEDICAL COMBAT BADGE. RETIRED FROM THE MILITARY ON AUGUST 16, 1984.