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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Donald E. Oelschlager

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Beloit, Wisconsin

Honored By

Debra Brown

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

FOUGHT WITH THE 1ST TANK BATTALION IN ACTION AGAINST THE ENEMY AT PELELIU, PALAU ISLANDS FROM SEPTEMBER 16, 1944 TO OCTOBER 3, 1944; OKINAWA, RYUKYU ISLANDS FROM APRIL 3, 1945 TO JUNE 21, 1945. PARTICIPATED IN OCCUPATION OF CHINA FROM OCTOBER 4, 1945 TO JANUARY 14, 1946. AWARDED PURPLE HEART MEDAL AND BRONZE STAR MEDAL FOR GALLANTRY IN ACTION.