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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Herbert Albert Grosskopf

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Caroline, Wisconsin

Honored By

Matthew J. Otto, USA & VFW Post 2723

Relationship

Great Nephew & Comrade

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED 12/13/41 TO 10/28/45. FIXED AIRPLANES AT A SECRET BASE ON THE GOLD COAST IN AFRICA. WHEN THEY ARRIVED VIA SHIP THEY HAD TO BE CARRIED OFF DUE TO WEAKNESS AS THEY RAN OUT OF FOOD ON THE WAY. THE SHIPS HAD TO TAKE A ROUNDABOUT WAY TO GET THERE DUE THE U-BOAT MENACE. ALSO WORKED AS A CARPENTER AND A MILITARY POLICEMAN.