World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Marvin J. Wirtz
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Racine, Wisconsin
Honored By
Daughter
Served from May 1943 until April 1945 as part of the 95th Division, 378th Regiment in the European Theater primarily in France. Wounded 3 times. Received the Purple Heart with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters. Received the Presidential Citation for participation in battle for the city of Metz, in Luxembourg.