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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Carl R. Genthner

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Roch, New York

Honored By

Ralph Bozorth

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

HE SERVED IN THE RECONNAISSANCE COMPANY, 32ND ARMORED REGIMENT. ON DECEMBER 17, 1944 DURING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE, HE AND 81 OTHER SOLDIERS WERE SHOT TO DEATH BY GERMAN TROOPS IN A FIELD AT THE BAUGNEZ CROSSROADS OUTSIDE OF MALMEDY, BELGIUM. THIS ATROCITY IS KNOWN AS THE MALMEDY MASSACRE.