World War II Honoree

Roland O. Geil

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Detroit, Michigan

Honored By

Mary Ann G. Beyer

Relationship

Daughter

ROLAND 'BUD' WAS A PRIVATE 1ST CLASS WHO SERVED MARCH 1943 TO JANUARY 1946 IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN. PARTICIPATED IN THE PHILIPPINE LIBERATION AND CAMPAIGNS IN NEW GUINEA AND THE NORTHERN SOLOMON ISLANDS. SERVED WITH AN ANTI-TANK GUN CREW AS A TRUCK DRIVER, ARMORER AND SHOP CLERK. AWARDED THE VICTORY MEDAL, 4 BRONZE BATTLE STARS AND A MERITORIOUS UNIT AWARD.