World War II Honoree

William Forrest Aaroe

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Highland Park, New Jersey

Honored By

Lyn & K.J.

Relationship

Son and Daughter

SERVED IN 377TH INFANTRY, 95TH DIVISION IN NORTHERN FRANCE AND RHINELAND CAMPAIGNS. LANDED ON NORMANDY BEACH ON D-DAY. RECEIVED 2 BRONZE STARS, PURPLE HEART, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER RIBBON, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, AMERICAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS RIBBON, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. WOUNDED ON NOVEMBER 26, 1944.