World War II Honoree

Anthony M. Beltz

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Eleanor Beltz

Relationship

Wife

SERVED WITH THE 101ST INFANTRY REGIMENT, 26TH DIVISION IN NORMANDY, RHINELAND, ARDENNES AND CENTRAL EUROPE. ONE OF THE FIRST TO DRIVE THE 'RED BALL EXPRESS', HAULING SUPPLIES TO THE FRONT LINES. HE WAS WOUNDED IN GERMANY. AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR, 4 BATTLE STARS AND THE PURPLE HEART. ASSIGNED TO THE COMBAT INTELLIGENCE CORPS AFTER THE WAR TO CATCH WAR CRIMINALS. SERVED AS A JAILER IN AUSTRIA AND SENT MANY CRIMINALS TO NUREMBERG.